On Lake Mary Road, Flagsstaff, Arizona, A man from Prescott was killed in a fatal accident that took place on Lake Mary Road on Sunday afternoon. The accident involved a motorbike and a vehicle having a collision with each other. Arriving at the scene near the 4200 block of Lake Mary Road shortly before 1 p.m.
Arriving officials found 62-year-old Richard Alan Swendsen, declared deceased at the scene. Later on, investigators found the truck involved in the accident’s driver—65-year-old Christopher Jon Hands from Phoenix. Officers saw signs of intoxication throughout their interaction with Hands.
After the initial inquiry, Hands was arrested and jailed at the Coconino County Jail. Among the several counts he faces are DUI connected to alcohol, second-degree murder, failing to stop for a vehicle collision resulting in death.
Investigating the incident, the Flagstaff Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Team is trying to ascertain the exact cause and surroundings for the collision. Authorities ask anyone with relevant information to get in touch either via Silent Witness at (928) 774-6111 or Flagstaff Police at (928) 774-1414.
Given the continuous research, Lake Mary Road stayed closed on Sunday for around seven hours. The community has suffered much since Swendsen passed away since the inquiry keeps revealing the specifics of this sad occurrence.
