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William Laird Ort Killed in Motorcycle Crash on W. Ajo Way and S. 6th Avenue in Tucson
William Laird Ort Fatally Injured in Tucson Motorcycle Crash on W. Ajo Way and S. 6th Avenue
William Laird Ort Suffers Fatal Injuries After Car Crash on W. Ajo Way and S. 6th Avenue
Tucson, Arizona – 80-year-old William Laird Ort succumbed to his injuries days after involvement in a traffic crash in Tucson.
According to the Tucson Police Department, the deadly collision happened on W. Ajo Way and S. 6th Avenue at around 3:00 p.m.
Ort was reportedly heading westbound in his motorcycle on Ajo Way when he attempted to turn left onto northbound 6th Avenue. He was struck by a 2018 Grand Jeep Cherokee that was traveling westbound and had ran a red light.
Ort was transported to a local hospital and was declared dead on July 27.
The Jeep driver was cited for failing to stop for a red light.
No other information regarding this crash was provided.
An investigation is underway.