By Crash News Writer 
Tucson, AZ (July 31, 2025) — A tragic incident unfolded early Friday morning when a pedestrian was fatally struck on Interstate 19 near kilometer marker 17 in Tucson.
According to reports, the Arizona Department of Public Safety identified the victim as 39-year-old Joseph Anthony Brock III of Bakersfield, California. The deadly crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. on July 25 as Brock was reportedly walking in the roadway when a passenger vehicle struck him.
Authorities say the driver involved remained on the scene and, based on preliminary findings, did not appear to be impaired at the time of the crash. The section of Interstate 19 was shut down for several hours as investigators processed the scene and gathered evidence.
Further investigation is ongoing to determine the events leading up to the collision.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
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