Isaiah Escalante Killed, Matthew Taleck Arrested for DUI Bicycle Accident on Speedway Boulevard [Tucson, AZ]

Isaiah Escalante Identified in Fatal Bicycle Accident in Tucson

 
TUCSON, AZ (March 27, 2023) – The Tucson Police Department identified 20-year-old Isaiah Williams Escalante as the victim who died in a bicycle accident on East Speedway Boulevard on March 21.
 
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision happened at North County Club Road shortly after 10:00 PM. Based on a report, Escalante was traveling on the bicycle lane prior to the crash.
 
At the same time, a Nissan Frontier pickup and a Honda Accord were driving near the intersection. Due to unknown reasons, the Nissan failed to yield the right-of-way and crashed with the Honda.
 
Then, the impact pushed the Honda into the bicycle lane and hit Escalante.
 
As a result, the victim suffered grave injuries and died in the incident.
 
Police arrested the driver of the Nissan, 52-year-old Matthew Lee Taleck, on manslaughter, property damage, and two counts of endangerment. They also charged the 23-year-old male driver of the Honda with unrelated charges.
 
As of now, an investigation into the case is ongoing.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Isaiah Williams Escalante.

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