APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Police have identified the two people killed in a motorcycle crash involving a suspected impaired driver in Apache Junction on April 9.
Valerie Lewis, 63, and Daniel Sitar, 67, were riding a three-wheeled motorcycle around 6:30 p.m. on Superstition Boulevard when a sedan traveling on Ironwood Drive ran a red light and hit the bike, the City of Apache Junction said.
Lewis and Sitar were residents in an unincorporated part of Maricopa County west of Apache Junction city limits.
The driver of the sedan, 42-year-old Robert Anderson, remains under investigation by the Pinal County Attorney's Office for possible charges, the city said.
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Driving Safety Tips:
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
Don’t speed or drive aggressively
Never drive while under the influence of substances
Avoid distractions while driving
Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
Stay extra aware in work zones
Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.
