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Queen Creek Man Charged With Reckless Driving and Manslaughter in Deadly Flagstaff Pedestrian Crash

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Marcus Whitfield

FLAGSTAFF, AZ — A Valley man is facing charges after allegedly driving recklessly before hitting and killing a pedestrian in Flagstaff on Friday evening, according to the Flagstaff Police Department.

Just before 8 p.m., first responders were dispatched to reports of a person struck by a car near the intersection of Milton Road and Plaza Way. When officers arrived, they found 69-year-old Flagstaff resident Gary Zeman unresponsive. He died at the scene.

Police arrested 23-year-old Matthew Goodman of Queen Creek at the scene. He was charged with reckless driving and manslaughter.

Authorities said speed and impairment may have contributed to the crash. The investigation remains open.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Flagstaff Police Department at 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.

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