80-Year-Old William Ort Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Ajo Way at South 6th Avenue [Tucson, AZ]

Motorcyclist William Laird Ort Identified in Fatal Accident in Tucson

 
TUCSON, AZ (August 15, 2024) – Officials identified 80-year-old William Laird Ort who died in a motorcycle accident on Ajo Way on July 22.
 
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision happened at South 6th Avenue around 3:00 PM. Based on a report, the victim was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Ajo Way before the crash.
 
At the same time, a Jeep Cherokee was heading west on the same road. While Ort was making a left turn onto northbound 6th Avenue, the Jeep struck his motorcycle.
 
As a result, Ort suffered grave injuries. Emergency crews transported him to Banner University Medical Center, where he later died.
 
The driver of the Cherokee, a 36-year-old female, was not hurt in the incident.
 
Authorities issued the driver of the Jeep a citation for failure to stop for a red light.
 
As of now, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of William Laird Ort.

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