Robin Rawlings, 46, killed in motorcycle collision with 17-year-old driver at Orange Grove and Desert Palms drives in Tucson, Arizona

Modified Date: 
Mon, 08/31/2015 - 1:59pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, August 30, 2015

Teen girl arrested in Tucson crash that killed motorcyclist

Sheriff's officials say the teen was arrested after Sunday night's accident that left 46-year-old Robin Rawlings dead. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say a teenager has been arrested for allegedly driving impaired and causing an accident that killed a woman on a motorcycle in Tucson. Authorities say Rawlings was pronounced dead at the scene. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. Pima County Sheriff's officials say the 17-year-old girl has been booked into the county jail on suspicion of one count of manslaughter and DUI. The Associated Press is not releasing her name because she is a juvenile.

Teen charged in fatal crash with motorcycle

A teenage girl is facing charges in connection with a Sunday night crash that left a motorcyclist dead, authorities said. The Pima County Sheriff'€™s Department said Alyssa Franks, 17, was drunk when she caused the accident near Orange Grove and Desert Palms drives. Robin Rawlings, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene before she could be transported to the hospital, authorities said. "(Rawlings) was traveling east on Orange Grove she collided with (Franks), who failed to yield exiting the Desert Palms Apartments," Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a news release. Nanos said another vehicle swerved to avoid Frank's vehicle and hit Rawlings, who was on the ground. Franks was arrested on charges of manslaughter and driving under the influence.
People Involved: 
Robin Rawlings
Alyssa Franks
City: 
Tucson, AZ
Area: 
Tucson, AZ

Comments

What happened to the girl ? Did she get charged 

 

No charges. Rich parents.

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