Deadly pedestrian crashes on the rise in Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - On Sunday, January 29th, 2023, shortly after 1:15 a.m., the Tucson Police Department and Tucson Fire Department responded to the intersection of N. Stone. Ave. and E. Calle Arizona for reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a black 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. The driver of...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - One person was hurt in a shooting at a Tucson cemetery Saturday, Jan. 28. According to the Tucson Police Department, officers responded to Holy Hope Cemetery in the area near North Oracle Road and West Prince Road for the report of a shooting. One...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A man was found dead at a Tucson recreational center early in the morning on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The Tucson Police Department said officers were called to the Donna R Liggins Recreation Center, located at 2160 North 6th Avenue, around 3 a.m. The TPD...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Tucson Police Department is investigating a shooting near Diamond Street Loop which is near Wetmore Road and Stone Avenue. TPD said the shooting happened before 5:00 p.m. Saturday. One man was transported from the scene with life-threatening injuries. TPD said no suspects have...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A man was hit by a train near Interstate 10 and Houghton Road in Tucson late Thursday, Jan. 26. The Tucson Police Department did not give updates on the man’s condition. An attempt to reach Union Pacific was not immediately successful. Copyright 2023...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - As more events get underway this month in Tucson many people around town are voicing their concerns over trash along our roadways. Many took to social media to give voice to their concerns:. “There’s so much trash and debris along I-10 it’s embarrassing.”...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A second man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run pedestrian accident that happened in Tucson in late 2021. The Tucson Police Department said Manfred G. Rivas, 49, was hit near Stone Avenue and Fort Lowell Road on Dec. 31, 2021. The TPD said Rivas was hit by two vehicles and neither remained at the scene.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A man has been charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly killed a 21-year-old Tucson woman last year. The Tucson Police Department said officers were called to an apartment complex at 314 East Benson Highway on Sept. 2, 2022. The 911 caller said a woman was in distress.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Northbound Kolb Road reopened Friday, Jan. 27, after being closed in early December because of damage from a broken water main. The break in a 24-inch wide main happened Dec. 12. Copyright 2023 KOLD News 13. All rights reserved.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Efforts continue to fix flaws in the Pima County Pretrial system after 13 News discovered a breakdown in victim notifications after an arrest. The Pima County Sheriff has vowed to fix the problems that existed in his department. This all stems from our investigation...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Tucson city officials are mourning after the death of former city council member Paul Durham. Durham died on Wednesday, Jan. 25, according to a statement from the city, and flags at city buildings are flying at half-staff in his honor. “He was an incredible...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A slew of dog attacks in Catalina have residents watching their backs, especially worried about their livestock. One family said they’re traumatized after their three award-winning dairy cows were ambushed. Erika Sparlin said it all happened so fast. Dogs broke through their back...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - It’s Gem Show season in Tucson. The shows are bringing people from all over the world to Southern Arizona. A handful of those people, have come from Ukraine. This year’s event marks an important one to help support those who aren’t able to...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Breezy winds are expected today and Monday as the next weather system approaches the region. This system will bring cooler temperatures and chances for valley rain and mountain snow to the area Monday afternoon through Wednesday. Dry conditions and warmer temperatures are expected to follow for the remainder of the week.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Chilly mornings will be followed by a warming trend in daytime highs over the weekend. Breezy Sunday before another storm system brings a chance of valley rain and mountain snow Monday night into Wednesday morning. A strong warming trend after that to end the new week.