Radahámez Rodriguez Pérez Obituary, Death; – A cyclist who lost his life in a DUI accident last week in Anchorage has been identified by his family as Radahámez Rodriguez Pérez. He was a man who had recently obtained legal status in the United States and was striving to establish a life in Alaska, as reported by his family.
According to Anchorage police, Pérez was struck and killed shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday by a Mazda SUV on C Street near 64th Avenue. The driver, identified by authorities as 40-year-old Stephanie Dill, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, DUI, reckless driving, bribery, and refusal to undergo a chemical test.
Family members confirmed Pérez’s identity after several days of uncertainty. They mentioned that he had aspired to live in Alaska and had just received his U.S. legal documents earlier that week. He tragically passed away during a phone call with his mother, as stated by the family.
Friends have created a small memorial at the site of the crash. The family has requested that photographs of the memorial be shared to demonstrate how deeply he was loved and to emphasize the risks associated with impaired driving.
At the memorial, a small plaque has been placed detailing who Pérez was. It states that he was a retired U.S. Marine and a “proud son of Mexico.” Additionally, it notes that he was a husband and father who relocated to Alaska approximately three years ago. According to police, Pérez was declared dead at the scene after attempts to save his life were made.
