A pedestrian killed Monday night crossing West Valencia Road, west of Interstate 19, has been identified.

Tucson police said Eunice Helen Ortega, 43, died after being hit by a truck as she was crossing in the 1600 block of West Valencia.

Police said Ortega was not in a crosswalk when she was struck by a westbound 2007 Dodge pickup truck.

Speed does not appear to be a factor and there were no signs of impairment of the truck driver, police said. No citations have been issued.


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Contact reporter Carmen Duarte at cduarted@tucson.com or 573-4104. Twitter: @cduartestar