The town of Marana, Arizona is grappling with a deep sense of loss this week after 53-year-old Edwin Alexander died in a tragic collision while cycling on Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025. The local Marana Police Department responded to the fatal crash just after 8:30 a.m., near the intersection of West Twin Peaks Road and West Camino de Manana.
According to officers at the scene, a 2024 Kenworth cement truck and Edwin were both travelling northbound when the light turned green and the two began to move forward from the intersection. The collision occurred just north of the traffic signal; when first-responders arrived, Edwin was found unresponsive on the roadway and was later pronounced dead at the scene despite lifesaving efforts. The truck driver remained on-scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Those who knew Edwin say he radiated kindness and enjoyed the freedom of cycling on quiet roads. Described by friends and neighbors as thoughtful, humble, and always ready to lend a hand, he wore a warm smile and carried a gentle spirit. He loved the open road, the wind at his back, and the connections made through simple human kindness. The emotions in the community are raw: a husband, father, friend and neighbour remembered for making lives brighter. The outpouring of sympathy and remembrance is palpable.
A small memorial has grown at the crash site: flowers, candles and handwritten notes placed by fellow cyclists, neighbours and loved ones who’ve taken to social media to share stories of Edwin’s compassion and his joy in being alive. One friend said of him, “He was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. You couldn’t help but feel better after talking to him. His spirit lifted everyone around him.”
While the accident investigation remains active, the Marana Police Department confirms that no citations or arrests have been issued at this time. Officials are urging all motorists and cyclists to remain vigilant when sharing the road, especially in intersections and during morning hours when visibility and traffic movements can create critical hazards.
In the aftermath of the crash, the town of Marana grieves together: families, friends, neighbours and cyclists alike are mourning a life that ended far too early. They remember Edwin not just for the tragic moment, but for the countless small acts of kindness, the daily joy he found in riding his bike, and the light he brought into every room he entered.
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Edwin Alexander have not yet been announced; his family plans to share details when they are ready. Until then, the community remembers him in motion—on his bike, on the road, making the world a little kinder with every turn of the wheel.
