Benjamin Chavez, 41, and Lydia Carter, 53, killed in motorcycle collision with driver Thomas Waites, 69, at Roller Coaster Road and Grande Avenue near Tucson, Arizona
Two killed in suspected DUI-related crash north of Tucson
Thomas Waites, 69, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of manslaughter, one count of criminal damage and one count of driving under the influence.
Officials identify 2 killed in Saturday motorcycle crash north of Tucson
Thomas Waites, 69, who was driving the truck, was arrested and faces charges including two counts of manslaughter, criminal damage and driving under the influence, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.
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