Officials ID pedestrian killed in early morning accident
Web Producer: Ina Ronquillo
TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - Tucson Police identified the pedestrian involved in an accident that took her life Tuesday.
The accident happened just around 8:15 a.m. when authorities say a pedestrian, 36-year-old Tina M. Rieger of Tucson, was in the crosswalk and was hit crossing Broadway Boulevard near Rosemont Boulevard.
Authorities say the driver, 60-year-old Frances Laurelez, was turning left onto eastbound Broadway when she struck Rieger with her Chevy pickup truck.
Either Laurelez or her 3-year-old passenger was hurt in the accident, according to police.
Laurelez was cited for one count of causing death by a moving violation, which is a misdemeanor.
Detectives have determined that there is no evidence that alcohol or excessive speed were factors in the collision.
Stay with KGUN9 and KGUN9.com for the latest information on this serious collision.
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