Marcellus McCutchen Burks Dead in Hit-and-Run Crash on 6th Avenue [Tucson, AZ]

1 Dead in Tucson Pedestrian Accident on 6th Avenue and Columbia Street

 
TUCSON, AZ (June 7, 2021) – Friday night, Marcellus McCutchen Burks died in a hit-and-run crash on 6th Avenue and Columbia Street.
 
According to the Tucson Police Department, the incident happened on S. 6th Avenue and Columbia Street.
 
Reports revealed that a blue and white 1980’s Ford pickup struck 56-year-old Marcellus McCutchen Burks. Then, the vehicle fled the scene without stopping.
 
Moreover, officials confirmed that Burks died in the crash.
 
Furthermore, detectives believe that the victim crossing the street in a “Midblock” manner played a role in the incident.
 
Meanwhile, authorities urged anyone with information about the crash to contact their local law enforcement agencies as soon as possible.

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During this tragic time, we would like to send our sincere sympathies to the bereaved family and friends of Marcellus McCutchen Burks.

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