Manfred Rivas Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash on North Stone Avenue [Tucson, AZ]

Tucson, AZ (January 02, 2022) – On December 31, 49-year-old Manfred Rivas dies in a hit-and-run crash on North Stone Avenue.

It was just after 6 p.m. when the collision happened in the 3200 block area.

Officers said Rivas was trying to cross Stone Avenue from east to west outside of a crosswalk. 

Then, a northbound white passenger vehicle struck him. The white passenger vehicle did not stop but continued northbound. 

Minutes later, a second vehicle also struck Rivas while he was lying in the roadway. The second vehicle also fled the scene.

Tucson Fire rushed Rivas to Banner University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.

Meanwhile, the officers are still investigating this fatal crash. Anyone with details is requested to call 88-CRIME.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Manfred Rivas. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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