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Police Chief Monica Prieto
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Date: 10/6/2026
TDD: (520) 791-2639
Case: 2610050150 |
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FATAL PEDESTRIAN COLLISION
700 BLOCK OF WEST MIRACLE MILE
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On October 5, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers from Operations Division West and members from the Tucson Fire Department responded to the 700 block of West Miracle Mile regarding reports of a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been identified as 40-year-old Jake Angel Zabaleta. His next of kin has been notified. The driver of the vehicle, a Buick SUV, was not injured and remained at the scene. Detectives from the Traffic Investigations Unit and the Crime Scene Unit responded to continue the investigation.
Witness interviews, in conjunction with roadway and physical evidence, determined that the Buick was traveling westbound on West Miracle Mile in the curb lane. Mr. Zabaleta was crossing West Miracle Mile from north to south when he was struck by the Buick. He was not crossing in, or near, a crosswalk when he was struck. An officer from the Impaired Driving Enforcement Unit responded and evaluated the driver for impairment. It was determined that the driver was not impaired by alcohol and or drugs at the time of the collision. Any alcohol and or drugs within Mr. Zabaleta at the time of the collision may be determined through medical records.
This is an ongoing investigation. No arrests or citations have been issued at this time.
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For 2025 - 67
Pedestrian - 20
Bicycle - 2
Motorcycle - 19
Vehicle - 26
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For 2026 - 64
Pedestrian - 25
Bicycle - 5
Motorcycle - 10
Vehicle - 24
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