PHOENIX — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver who left the scene Thursday morning, police say.
The incident occurred along Indian School Road near Interstate 17.
Crews at the scene told ABC15 that a pedestrian, identified as 53-year-old Robert Tsiosdia, was struck by a vehicle before the vehicle continued driving.
Witnesses were reportedly able to give police a good description of the vehicle and police tracked down the car a few miles away.
The driver was taken into custody. Charges have not yet been announced.
Police say Tsiosdia was walking in a crosswalk against a red light.
No further details have been provided.
Exit ramp of NB 1-17 @ Indian School remains closed as police investigate. Our photojournalist on scene tells us it appears someone was struck by a car on the surface street. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/ZvrlPT3f2v
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) June 30, 2022
