Pedestrian Killed in Tucson Accident
Police identified the pedestrian as Charles Stephen Howard, 56, who was in a wheelchair when he died after a late-night crash on South Country Club Road.
Cristina PerezCharles Stephen Howard, 56, was killed in a pedestrian crash on South Country Club Road near East Elvira Road in Tucson on October 22, according to Tucson police.
The Late-Night Crash on South Country Club Road
The crash happened at about 11:30 p.m. Police said a Chevrolet Equinox heading south struck Howard, who was in a wheelchair. Police said preliminary findings indicated he had been sitting in the southbound lane. Howard was taken to a local hospital and died of his injuries shortly afterward.
Where the Tucson Police Investigation Stands
Police said the Chevrolet's driver was not impaired. No charges or citations have been issued. The investigation continues.
"Under investigation" simply means the work is not finished yet. Police are still collecting information and have not drawn conclusions.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Arizona usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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