TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — The Arizona Department of Public Safety said a California man has been identified as the victim of the fatal semi-truck rollover that occurred on Interstate 10 in Tucson last Wednesday. 

The victim was identified as a 62-year-old man from Fontana, California. The medical examiner is reviewing dental records to confirm his identity, according to AZDPS.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety said a 62-year-old man from California has been identified as the victim of the fatal semi-truck rollover that occurred on Interstate 10 in Tucson last Wednesday.


The fatal crash happened on I-10 near Craycroft Road on May 13 around 2:09 p.m. 

AZDPS said the driver was traveling eastbound in the left lane when the semi-truck experienced a tire blowout. The incident caused the vehicle to hit the guardrail before it rolled over into the median. The car hauler was carrying 10 vehicle which all caught fire. 


Tire blowout causes deadly semi-truck rollover, fire on I-10 in Tucson

The California man was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Stay with News 4 Tucson for updates. 


Crash turns fatal after semi-truck car hauler catches fire on I-10 in Tucson