News Release
Marana Police Department
Jeffrey Pridgett
Chief of Police
Date: 08/15/2024
Contact:
Vincent Rizzi
Sergeant, Community Resource Unit/ Public Information Office
(520) 382-2044
MPDPIO@maranaaz.gov
Fatal Collision Investigation
W. Ina Rd./Interstate 10 Interchange
On August 14th, 2024 at approximately 6:07 PM., Marana Police Department officers and personnel from the Northwest Fire District responded to a report of a vehicle collision on W. Ina Rd. at the Interstate 10 Interchange. The collision involved a 2020 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a 1991 Jeep Cherokee. Upon arrival, officers and personnel from the Northwest Fire District attempted life-saving measures on the driver of the Harley-Davidson. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on-scene. He was identified as 42-year-old Russell Grimm. Next of kin has been notified. The driver of the Jeep remained on-scene. The Marana Police Department Traffic Unit responded and continued the investigation.
Interviews conducted by officers on-scene in addition to roadway evidence revealed the Jeep was traveling westbound on W. Ina Rd. and had a red signal. The driver of the Harley-Davidson began accelerating through eastbound Interstate 10 Frontage Road and W. Ina Rd. on a green signal. As the Harley-Davidson entered the intersection, the collision occurred.
The investigation is currently ongoing. At this time, no citations or arrests have been made.
