Arizona

Clay Gerald Turner Killed in Accident at Valencia Rd and Palo Verde Rd in Tucson, AZ

Published on: January 14, 2022

Date of Accident
January 12, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Clay Gerald Turner
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

East Valencia Road & South Palo Verde Road, Tucson, AZ, USA

What Happened

Tucson Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at Valencia Rd and Palo Verde Rd in Tucson, AZ on January 13th, 2022. Police say the incident happened when an eastbound passenger vehicle attempting to turn onto northbound Palo Verde Rd was struck by a semi-truck. The truck is said to have immediately come to a stop at the scene while the occupant of the passenger car, 46-year-old Clay Gerald Turner, died at the scene. The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries. Investigators believe the passenger vehicle may have failed to yield to the truck to cause the crash. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Tucson Police Department
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Valencia Rd and Palo Verde Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger vehicle making a left turn was stuck by a semi-truck

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