Man found guilty of killing Tucson politician in crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 23:20 · Archive

Michael Martin Creel was found guilty of second-degree murder and other charges in the death of Arizona Senate candidate John McLean.

Michael Martin Creel, 27, was found guilty on 30 October, the eighth day of his trial, of second-degree murder, two counts of aggravated DUI with a suspended licence and three counts of criminal damage of $10,000 or more. According to the Tucson Police Department, Creel ran a stop sign and struck a vehicle driven by 68-year-old John McLean near Broadway and Houghton on 15 November 2024. McLean was a Democratic candidate running for the Arizona Senate District 17 seat against Republican Vince Leach. The day before the crash, McLean had conceded the race.

Creel will be taken into custody. His next court date is scheduled for 4 January. The Arizona Senate Democrats said in a statement: 'We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of LD17 Senate Candidate John McLean. He spent his final days fighting for a better Arizona and we could not be more thankful for his work and dedication to our great state.'

How it is being reported

• Verdict reached in trial for man accused of killing Tucson politicianThe Tucson Police Department said 27-year-old Michael Martin Creel ran a stop sign and hit a vehicle driven by 68-year-old John McLean near Broadway and Houghton on Nov. 15.KOLD · 30 Oct, 22:48
• Verdict reached in trial for man accused of killing Tucson politicianThe Tucson Police Department said 27-year-old Michael Martin Creel ran a stop sign and hit a vehicle driven by 68-year-old John McLean near Broadway and Houghton on Nov. 15.Azfamily · 30 Oct, 22:48

In this story: Michael Martin Creel · John McLean · Vince Leach · Tucson · Arizona · Arizona Senate Democrats

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