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Chad Kasmar
Chief of Police
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Date: 5/6/2025
TDD: (520) 791-2639 |
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FATAL VEHICLE COLLISION
10000 BLOCK OF SOUTH HOUGHTON ROAD |
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On June 5, 2025, shortly after midnight, an officer from Operations Division East discovered a single-vehicle collision in the 10000 block of South Houghton Road, just south of East Rocket Road. Additional officers responded to assist and located a black 2018 Chevrolet Malibu with one occupant. Officers evaluated the driver, identified as 32-year-old Michael Isaiah Martin, and pronounced him deceased at the scene. Mr. Martin’s family was contacted and notified of his passing. Traffic Unit Detectives took over the investigation and processed the crash site.
Witness statements, in conjunction with roadway evidence, indicated that the Malibu had been traveling southbound on Houghton Rd. at a high rate of speed. The vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, drove off the roadway, and struck an overhead sign support structure. Investigators found an empty alcohol container in the car and are considering impairment as a possible factor. Any impairment within Mr. Martin may be determined through medical records, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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Pedestrian - 17
Bicycle - 4
Motorcycle - 10
Vehicle - 13
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Bicycle - 1
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