ARLINGTON, AZ — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in the roadway on Old US Highway 80 in Arlington, west of Buckeye.
Maricopa County Sheriff's officials say they were called around 5:45 Sunday morning to the area of Old US 80 and Rainbow Trail for a report of someone lying in the roadway.
When deputies arrived, they found a man in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 20-year-old Tanner Merrill.
Investigators say Merrill was struck by a vehicle or trailer and did not stop. The driver did not report the incident to law enforcement.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to please contact MCSO at 602-876-1011 and reference report # IR24-006076.
