Phoenix, AZ – Tucker Jon Colby Killed in Motorcycle Crash on 51st Ave, Driver Arrested on DUI Charges

Phoenix, AZ (July 31, 2022) – The driver who caused a deadly motorcycle collision was arrested after exhibiting signs of impairment on Sunday, July 31st in Phoenix. 

Officials have identified the deceased as 19-year-old Tucker Jon Colby.

Officers from the Phoenix Police Department responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision in the area of Union Hills Drive and 51st Avenue at about 2:30 a.m.  

According to sources, a woman was traveling southbound when she blew through a red light and made a lefthand turn directly into the path of four motorcycles.

Colby and one other rider were taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital in serious condition. Colby passed away a short time later. The second rider is hospitalized and receiving treatment. 

A third motorcyclist sustained non-critical injuries and the fourth rider was able to circumvent the impact entirely.  

Police have identified the driver of the offending vehicle as 33-year-old Jaimie Renee Arce. As officers were questioning her after the crash, they noticed obvious signs of impairment. She has since been arrested and booked. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Mr. Tucker Jon Colby, at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Wrongful Deaths Claims in Arizona

Most frequently associated with accidents, wrongful death claims typically stem from bike accidents, motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, workplace accidents, or accidents caused by faulty products.

In Arizona, a wrongful death case may be filed by a surviving spouse, child, or parent against the liable entity, business, or person that acted maliciously, negligently, recklessly, or in such a way as to cause the death of the victim.

Surviving family members are usually entitled to collect financial compensation for their damages. Some damages, such as medical expenses and lost earnings, are omnipresent in wrongful death claims. There are other types of damages, however, that are specific to each claim and hinge on the claimant’s familial relationship to the deceased. 

The motorcycle fatality attorneys at Saavedra Law Firm, PLC, are focused on their client’s financial stability, full recovery, and future health. If your loved one was killed in a motorcycle crash, call our personal injury attorneys in Arizona to schedule a complimentary review with a member of our law firm right away.

For a claim to see a successful outcome, it is important that you hire a wrongful death lawyer in Arizona that will be there to assist and advise you through every stage of your claim.

Note: Our writer used outside sources in the creation of this post. These sources include local news reports, local and state police incident reports, social media outlets, and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Arizona. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident. If you find any information that is not correct, contact Saavedra Law Firm, PLC as soon as possible so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request. 

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