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A 65-year-old man died Monday on Interstate 10 in Tucson in a crash with an SUV being driven by a juvenile who police say was impaired.

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, at 1:22 p.m. on Monday, officers responded to the scene of a crash on eastbound I-10, just north of the 22nd Street exit, involving a pickup truck and a 2005 Nissan Xterra.

“One occupant from a pickup truck, a 65-year-old male, was deceased on scene,” DPS said.

DPS has identified Octavio Estrada as the victim. 

The driver of the Xterra, a male juvenile, is suspected of being at fault, according to DPS. He was released at the scene to his father, pending charges, officials said.

This is a developing story. Please follow the Arizona Daily Star for more updates.


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Edward Celaya is a breaking news and marijuana reporter. He has been on both beats since May 2021.