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One man is dead after getting hit by a truck

Posted at 8:05 PM, Jan 22, 2016
and last updated 2016-01-23 19:19:43-05

TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - A man is dead after being hit by a truck near Ajo at Kino on Friday night, according to Tucson Police Department.

TPD responded to a report of a crash and when they arrived both the car and the motorcycle were on fire.

Tucson Police Sgt. Bay said the motorcyclist was transported to Banner University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries but died shortly after his arrival.

The people in the truck were not injured.

Bay said the driver of the truck showed signs of intoxication.

The driver of the truck was arrested and has been identified as 30-year-old Jesus Yzabal.

Yzabal was arrested for Second Degree Murder, Aggravated DUI, Endangerment and Criminal Damage.

The rider of the motorcycle has been identified as 52-year-old Norman Enfinger.