On April 14, 2018, just after 3:00 a.m., Tucson Police officers and members from the Tucson Fire Department responded to a report of a serious injury collision involving a pedestrian on W. Valencia Rd., west of S. Santa Clara Ave. Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive adult male in the roadway and a female performing CPR on him. Officers took over CPR until paramedics arrived on scene.
The Tucson Fire Department arrived on scene and continued treatment of the male. He was transported to Banner University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Shortly after arrival at the hospital, the male succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased. He has been identified as 25-year-old Moises Virgen. Next of kin have been notified.
Detectives from the Tucson Police Department Traffic Investigations Unit responded to the scene to further the investigation. They learned Mr. Virgen was crossing W. Valencia Rd. northbound, just west of S. Santa Clara Rd. wearing dark clothing. He was not in a crosswalk. The driver of a blue 2012 Chevy Silverado truck was westbound on Valencia Rd. in the median lane and did not see Mr. Virgen before striking him.
The driver remained on scene and called 911. Neither speed nor impairment appears to be a factor in this collision related to the driver of the Chevy. The investigation is ongoing and no citations or arrests have been made at this time.