Students remember U of A professor killed in pedestrian crash

Published
May 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Tucson, Arizona
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Tucson Arizona in Tucson, Arizona: Associate Professor Mikhail Stepanov was killed by a truck while crossing a crosswalk at the intersection of Sabino Canyon and Snyder roads. Students describe the incident as shocking, and the intersection is deemed unsafe due to poor lighting, low visibility, and high-speed traffic. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the cause of the accident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Mikhail Stepanov Named in reporting

Original reporting

Students remember U of A professor killed in pedestrian crash

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