Driver accused of murder, DUI after Phoenix collision - KTAR.com

Published
June 10, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
27th Avenue and Indian School Road
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Incident type
Crash, DUI, Boating, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: A driver, Lee Arthur Simmons Jr., failed to stop at a red light on Indian School Road and collided with vehicles stopped at the intersection of 27th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix. The crash killed Richard Alejo Lovato and injured several others, leading to Simmons being booked for murder and DUI.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Richard Alejo Lovato Driver Fatal
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Injured
Unnamed Motorist Driver Hospitalized
Lee Arthur Simmons Jr Driver Unknown
Lee Arthur Simmons Jr. At-fault party

Original reporting

Driver accused of murder, DUI after Phoenix collision - KTAR.com

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