TUCSON – A Tucson motorcyclist, William S. Woodin, has been identified as the victim of a deadly collision near the intersection of E. Glenn St. and N. Treat Ave.
According to Tucson Police, a silver 2003 Toyota Echo passenger car was traveling southbound on Treat Ave. approaching Glenn Street. When the Toyota reached the intersection, the driver stopped for the stop sign and started to cross Glenn St. southbound. At that time, Mr. Woodin riding a 2008 Suzuki XR1 motorcycle was traveling westbound on Glenn Street. As Mr. Woodin approached the intersection of Glenn Street and Treat, the Toyota was traveling south and the two vehicles collided in the intersection.
Glenn Street does not have a posted stop sign at Treat Ave.
Mr. Woodin was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. According to witnesses, Mr. Woodin was seen riding in a reckless manner prior to the collision.
The driver of the Toyota remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation, according to Tucson Police.
A DUI officer determined the driver was not impaired.
Speed does appear to be a factor in the collision.