Tucson, AZ – UPDATE: Franklin S. Johnson Dies After Crash at W Valencia Rd

Tucson, AZ (March 5, 2020) – The pedestrian hit on February 26 at the intersection of West Valencia Road and South Midvale Park Road has died after sustaining serious injuries.

Just after 8:00 p.m., Tucson Fire Medics were dispatched to the scene. When they arrived, they discovered 63-year-old Franklin S. Johnson has suffered serious life-threatening injuries. Johnson was transported to Banner University Medical Center and detectives were contacted to continue the investigation.

According to interviews conducted by officers and detectives, Johnson was walking across Valencia Road and crossing mid-block when a white 2000 Honda Civic traveling westbound in the curb lane of Valencia Road struck him.

The driver of the Honda, 25-year-old Hannah M. Rogers, stopped immediately and cooperated with the investigation. A DUI officer responded and determined that Rogers was impaired at the time of the collision.

Rogers was arrested and charged with aggravated assault. She was booked into Pima County Jail.

Johnson passed away on Tuesday from injuries he sustained during the collision. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be added when the case is issued.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Franklin S. Johnson.

Fatal Pedestrian Crashes in Arizona

Year after year, Arizona has one of the highest rates of pedestrian deaths across the country. In fact, Arizona topped the list of deadliest states for pedestrians last year, according to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association. Recent data show that Arizona had a pedestrian death rate of 1.4 deaths per 100,000 people for the first six months, recording nearly 200 pedestrian deaths total by the end of the year.

Oftentimes, injurious pedestrian accidents result in tragic consequences for victims and their families. However, victims can contact a personal injury attorney in Phoenix for help, and in some cases, seek fair compensation and justice through a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

Our skilled wrongful death lawyers at ELG Law are ready to answer your call and have years of experience in helping victims and their families. Contact our accident attorneys today at (623) 877-3600 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

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Disclaimer: As members of the local Phoenix and broader Arizona community, we hope everyone in our community is safe and protected. We cover the events included in this blog as a way to offer support to the victims in similar circumstances and to provide relief during these difficult times. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal advice, and you should speak with a trained legal professional for more information regarding your situation.