The Green Light Betrayed: A Life Stolen by Impairment

The community of Tucson, Arizona, is reeling from profound shock and outrage following the tragic and preventable death of Jon David LaBeau. The 37-year-old was tragically killed on Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, in a devastating crash on Aviation Parkway at South Country Club Road involving an alleged drunk driver. This shocking act of negligence has not only erased a beloved life but has forced his family into the terrible pursuit of justice against the alleged perpetrator.

The Agony of the Injustice: Murder Charges After a Routine Turn

According to the Tucson Police Department, Jon David LaBeau was driving his Ford Five Hundred and was operating under a green light while attempting a left turn onto South Country Club Road. He was violently struck by a Chevrolet Impala, allegedly driven by 26-year-old X’Avion Jordan, who was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed and was suspected of DUI. The sheer speed and recklessness of the alleged impaired driver turned a routine maneuver into a fatal nightmare. While LaBeau was tragically killed in the collision, the alleged perpetrator sustained only non-life-threatening injuries. Jordan was subsequently booked into the Pima County Jail on the severe charge of second-degree murder, underscoring the gravity and criminal nature of this shocking, senseless loss. The grief for Jon’s family is magnified by the knowledge that this death was not an accident—it was a devastating consequence of an impaired choice.

An Anchor in Solidarity: Tucson Demands Justice

In the face of this absolute devastation, the focus of the Tucson community must be on providing fierce and unwavering support for Jon David LaBeau’s heartbroken family as they navigate immense grief and the painful legal process. To truly honor Jon’s memory is to embody the principles of responsibility and safety, recognizing the devastating impact of impaired driving on innocent lives. His legacy will live on in the commitment of his loved ones to ensure that the driver responsible is held fully accountable under the law. May the collective support, prayers, and deep compassion of the Tucson community serve as an essential anchor, providing solace and unwavering strength to his loved ones as they strive to cherish the memory of their beloved Jon while demanding justice for this shocking, criminal loss.