The Marana community joins together in grief and reflection

Tragic Crash in Marana Claims the Life of a Cyclist
Community Mourns Following Fatal Collision Involving Cement Truck at Twin Peaks and Camino de Mañana

MARANA, Ariz. (KVOA) — The town of Marana is reeling after a devastating accident claimed the life of a cyclist on Wednesday morning. According to the Marana Police Department, the tragic collision occurred at the intersection of Twin Peaks Road and Camino de Mañana, involving a cement truck and a bicyclist. The crash prompted a full closure of the roadway for several hours as investigators worked to document the scene and piece together the events that led to the fatal incident. The road has since reopened to traffic.

Authorities reported that the cement truck was traveling eastbound on Twin Peaks toward Tangerine Road when it struck the cyclist. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene, but despite their best efforts, the cyclist was pronounced deceased. As of this report, the victim’s identity has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.

The Marana Police Department, along with the Marana Accident Reconstruction Unit, is conducting a thorough investigation to determine what caused the crash. Officials have not yet stated whether speed, visibility, or other factors may have contributed. The driver of the cement truck remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with investigators.

Witnesses described the scene as heartbreaking. “It happened so fast,” said one passerby who lives nearby. “You never expect something like this to happen so close to home. My heart goes out to that person’s family.”

As word of the tragedy spread, members of the Marana cycling community expressed sorrow and concern over the incident. Cyclists and safety advocates have long called for increased awareness and caution on high-traffic roads like Twin Peaks, where commercial and residential vehicles often share narrow lanes with cyclists.

“This is a devastating loss,” one local cyclist shared. “Every rider knows how vulnerable we are on the road. We just hope this leads to more conversations about how to make these roads safer for everyone.”

The identity of the victim is expected to be released once family members have been notified. In the meantime, the community has begun to rally around the unknown victim’s family and friends, offering condolences and planning a possible memorial ride in their honor.

Marana police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward as the investigation continues.

While the details of what led to the crash remain under investigation, one thing is clear — a life was lost too soon, leaving behind heartbroken loved ones and a community searching for answers.

The Marana community joins together in grief and reflection, honoring the life of the cyclist whose passion for riding and love for the open road will never be forgotten. As investigators continue their work, the message from local residents is clear: safety, patience, and compassion must guide every driver’s actions — because behind every cyclist on the road is a life that matters deeply to someone.