OAN Staff Avril Elfie
10:18am – Saturday, November 16, 2024
Arizona Senate candidate John McLean has died at the age of 68 in a car accident.
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The Tucson Police Department said Friday that McLean (D-Ariz.) was driving eastbound on Broadway near North Houghton Road around 6 a.m. when he encountered an allegedly impaired Michael. He said he was hit by Martin Creel, 27.
McLean was pronounced dead at the scene. Creel is being held in the Pima County Jail on felony charges of manslaughter and DUI.
Court documents obtained by local agency 13 News Creel said he had a DUI case filed that was dismissed in December 2023.
During the campaign, MacLean, a Democrat, ran against Republican Benden “Vince” Leach (R-Ariz.) in the Tucson area's 17th District.
Mr Leach released a statement following Mr MacLean's death, expressing his condolences to MacLean's family and loved ones.
“John was a good man who conducted himself honorably as a candidate. My heart goes out to John's family and friends at this most difficult time,” Leach said. star. “The lives of those that John actively touched throughout his life are immeasurable, and we are all so fortunate to be able to do the same.”
When the election results were announced Friday afternoon, Mr. Leach led Mr. McLean by more than 3,000 votes. McLean, a first-time candidate, had conceded the race 24 hours before the accident.
“I am honored and honored to run as the Democratic candidate for the LD17 Senate seat. Although the results were not what we had hoped for, we are proud of the work that many people put into our campaign.” I think so,” MacLean wrote in part on his campaign’s Facebook page.
Arizona Senate Democrats also released a statement regarding MacLean's death.
“We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of LD17 Senate candidate John McLean. He spent his final days fighting for a better Arizona, and we honor his work and dedication to our great state. We could not be more grateful for this,” the group posted in a statement to X. ”
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) also paid tribute to MacLean, calling him a “true public servant” and his death a “tragic loss.”
Authorities said the investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
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