Occurred on 7/27/12, 11:39 pm Major Accident   4300 Ayers Street   C1205646

Officers responded to a one vehicle accident in the 4300 block of Ayers Street which fatally injured a 38-year-old man.

Further investigation revealed the black 2004 Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck was traveling southbound on Ayers at a high rate of speed as it approached the intersection of Ayers Street and S. Port Avenue.  The Tacoma left the roadway and drove up on the median striking a traffic control box.

The driver was rushed to Spohn Memorial, but did not survive his fatal injuries.  The accident remains under investigation.