Radahámez Rodriguez Pérez dies in fatal Anchorage DUI crash
Fatal Anchorage DUI crash death of Radahámez Rodriguez Pérez
Radahámez Rodriguez Pérez, a cyclist who had recently achieved legal status in the United States and was working towards building a life in Alaska, was identified by his family as the victim killed in a DUI crash in Anchorage last week. The Anchorage police reported that Pérez was struck and killed around 9 p.m. on Thursday by a Mazda SUV on C Street near 64th Avenue. The driver, Stephanie Dill, a 40-year-old, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses including manslaughter, driving under the influence, reckless driving, bribery, and refusal to submit a chemical test.
Family members confirmed Pérez’s identity after a period of uncertainty. They mentioned that he had been dreaming of living in Alaska and had just received his U.S. legal papers earlier that week. According to the family’s statement, Pérez passed away during a phone call with his mother. Friends have established a small memorial at the scene of the crash. The family has requested that photos of this memorial be shared to demonstrate the deep love Pérez had among his community and to emphasize the dangers of driving under the influence.
At the memorial, a small plaque has been set up detailing Pérez’s life. It states that he was a retired U.S. Marine and a “proud son of Mexico.” The plaque also notes that he was a husband and father who had moved to Alaska approximately three years ago. Police confirmed that Pérez was pronounced dead at the scene, despite efforts to save his life.
