Rodriguez Couple on Rt. 95, Yuma, AZ May 25, 2014

61-year-old Roberto Rodriguez and 56-year-old Sylvia Rodriguez from San Luis, Arizona
Site: Yuma, AZ, USA, Rt. 95 at 7E at the intersection.

I found myself very touched and angry by this accident caused by Markley Allen Foster, possible under the influence of drugs. An older couple's lives were cut short, T-boned at the intersection. A descanso was promptly created. A new permanent memorial has been installed with a pair of crosses. I will photograph the newer memorial some time soon.

I'm sorry to dwell on the criminal act. He is being held on $1 million dollars bail. He was being charged with Murder 2nd Degree, and other charges. I tried to research the final outcome of the trial, but I am not able to get any facts.

Newspaper articles:
http://www.yumasun.com/news/man-charged-with-murder-in-car-crash-rejects-plea-offer/article_1c469a46-7048-11e4-8493-bf30981fad8e.html
"Foster, who police allege was driving at excessive speeds while under the influence of unspecified drugs when the collision occurred..." Nov. 19, 2014
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/may/27/driver-being-investigated-in-fatal-yuma-accident/

More photos at Flickr.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/takkotakko/14209338167/in/album-72157614371896891/

Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2%B041'57.6%22N+114%C2%B030'45.6%22W/@32.6994865,-114.5101886,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en

driver of other vehicle: Markley Allen Foster 
Plea agreements rejected
Trial was set for December 17, 2014
Competency Hearing
Trial and Outcome: ?

New Mexico

more at https://www.flickr.com/photos/takkotakko/3680941446/in/photostream/

Descanso for Jr. Sebben

Descanso for
Jack richard (Jr.) Sebben

May 2, 1982 - June 21, 2004

White metal cross with vinyl sticker lettering.

Photos taken February 2006 by Brad Pease

More photos by Brad Pease on Flickr.com

https://flic.kr/p/58h2Q6

Text copied from the link below.

JR Sebben 5-2-82 to 6-21-04.
Very near to the center of the Barry Goldwater gunnery range at GPS location 32 35.983N 112 52.221W.

"Jack Richard, (JR) Sebben, born May 2, 1982 in Phoenix, AZ died in an automobile accident on June 21, 2004. JR had a special talent for drawing, carpentry, and making people laugh! He will be missed so much by his - Mom, Cheryl, Dad, Patrick, Sister, Rachel, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, many friends and his three children. Published in the Arizona Republic from 6/24/2004 - 6/25/2004".

Link with information on the accident: http://harpo.smugmug.com/Events-Human/Descansos-Roadside-memorials/10013910_PdC97m/685264682_F6zqQ4J#!i=685264682&k=F6zqQ4J

Map - Photos taken in same area:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?batch_geotag=1&ids=2707770489&from_geo_ids=2707770489

Location on Google Maps:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/32%C2%B035'58.6%22N+112%C2%B052'13.4%22W/@32.5996,-112.8704,1087m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en

Descanso for Elisa B. Loza

Elisa B. Loza

Plaque reads June 19, 1941 - September 29, 2001
"Recuerdo de tu familia quien de extrañamos mucho aunque te fuiste muy pronto te lluevamos en nuestros pensamientos y en nuestro corazones."

Roughly translated,
"Remembered by your family who misses you much. You left to soon, we bear you in our thoughts and our hearts."
[this is a rough translation. sorry if I got anything wrong]

Photo taken in February 2006.
Sonoran Desert, USA

more photos at Flickr.com
https://flic.kr/p/58h3cz

Montaña Peak Area Descanso with Cow

Ramon Redondo

Born in 1899, possibly the original descanso was created 1934.

Painted silver over wrought iron. The name is pounded into the metal using what looks like a metal punch, creating outline for the letters.

On an old curving road, the cattle roam free. This descanso is nested under a tree. This area is very close to the border with Mexico. It is very curvy, and doesn't really go anywhere except grazing country for the cattle.

More photos at Flickr.com
https://flic.kr/p/58m5Dw

This is a map of the 2006 trip.
https://flic.kr/p/58n1ie

Sonoran Desert Descanso

Lorena R. Galvez
Wrought Iron Cross

Southeastern Arizona
shot February, 2006

Painted white over wrought iron, this descanso rests at the foothills of a mountain.

More photos at Flickr.com
https://flic.kr/p/58h186

Southeast Arizona Descanso

Southeast Arizona, west of Tucson

Dramatic skies highlight this descanso in the Sonoran Desert. Almost being watched over by a Saguaro cactus.

I could not see a name or date. I am always careful not to disturb the memorials.

Sometime i will water plants, or fix an item, after i am done taking photos.


More photos on Flickr.com
https://flic.kr/p/58mbWs