65-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Deadly Collision near Valencia Road
TUCSON, AZ (November 15, 2023) – Michael Mena lost his life and Jesus Cesena was arrested Sunday night in a hit-and-run incident on South 12th Avenue. First responders arrived to the scene near Valencia Road around 10:00 p.m.
According to investigators, Jesus Enrique Camacho Cesena was driving a black Dodge Ram at approximately 70 mph with a female passenger. Per reports, Cesena then collided with Mena as he crossed South 12th Avenue alongside a companion.
Medical personnel arrived and pronounced 65-year-old Mena dead at the scene.
Following initial procedures, law enforcement detained 18-year-old Cesena on charges of felony hit-and-run causing serious injury or death. Subsequently, Cesena was booked into the Pima County Jail, only to be released later.
Cesena reportedly confessed to striking Mena, who was allegedly jaywalking at the time. Cesena cited panic as the reason for fleeing the scene. Currently, no additional details have been disclosed, and a thorough investigation is underway.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Michael Mena.
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