One dead, one facing charges in collision involving motorcycle on Tucson’s east side

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – One man was killed and another charged in connection with a multiple vehicle accident on the east side of Tucson on Thursday, March 18.

Tucson police said it happened around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Broadway and Kolb.

According to the preliminary complaint, James Bruce Minish was stopped at the red light when his motorcycle was hit from behind by Kenneth Marvin Deeter.

That sparked a series of crashes in which the 64-year-old Minish died.

The 35-year-old Deeter is said to have confessed to drinking and driving a car. He is charged with second degree murder, endangerment and damage to property.

The TPD said excessive speed and disruption contributed to the collision.

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