Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run accident in Mesa

by Junna Base November 10, 2024

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) – A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash Saturday evening in Mesa.

The accident occurred near Stapley and University on-ramps just after 6 p.m

The driver fled the scene before officers arrived. The pedestrian was not in the crosswalk when he was struck. The victim died at the crash site.

Police spoke to witnesses and collected surveillance video at the scene to try to identify the vehicle and driver.

Stapley Drive northbound and southbound is closed between University Drive and Brown Road.

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