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Driver charged in death of former Justice O’Connor’s sister

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – An Arizona man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection with a collision that killed the sister of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

Pima County Sheriff’s officials in Tucson said Sunday that 24-year-old Jarrad Barnes has been booked on one count each of manslaughter and driving under the influence.

Barnes was arrested immediately after being released Saturday night from a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening.

The sheriff’s office did not know if he had an attorney.

Authorities say 77-year-old Ann Day was driving Saturday morning when Barnes’ vehicle crossed the median and struck her car head-on.