Tucson, AZ (May 27, 2025) – A fatal motorcycle crash claimed the life of a local man in Pima County on Friday evening, May 23, at the intersection of Houghton Road and Escalante Road.
According to reports, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene following a collision between a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a Hyundai Sonata. The crash occurred as the Hyundai was attempting a left turn and collided with the motorcycle.
The rider, identified as 53-year-old Abel Balderaz, suffered life-threatening injuries and later died from the impact. Authorities confirmed that Balderaz was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The driver of the Hyundai Sonata was unharmed.
Traffic investigators stated that Balderaz was reportedly lane-splitting and ran a red light before the crash. Speed was also believed to be a contributing factor, though impairment is not suspected.
The roadway was closed for several hours but reopened by 7 p.m. as officials concluded their on-scene investigation.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
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.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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