Johnny Lucero Killed, Jose Garcia-Arredondo Arrested in Crash on 10 Freeway [Benson, AZ]

Johnny Lucero Identified in Fatal DUI Crash on 10 Freeway in Benson

 
BENSON, AZ (December 5, 2023) – Officials identified 60-year-old Johnny Lucero who died in a DUI crash on 10 Freeway on November 24.
 
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision happened near milepost 304. Based on the report, 21-year-old Jose Avelardo Garcia-Arredondo of Phoenix was driving a vehicle eastbound on the freeway during the crash.
 
Due to unknown reasons, he crossed into the westbound lanes and rear-ended Lucero’s GMC Yukon.
 
As a result, Lucero suffered grave injuries and died in the incident.
 
His passenger sustained serious injuries and a juvenile in Garcia-Arredondo’s vehicle was also hurt.
 
Officers arrested Garcia-Arredondo for second-degree murder, manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and aggravated DUI.
 
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 Johnny Lucero.

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