Pedestrian, Bicyclist Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver Near Treat Avenue and Benson Highway [Tucson, AZ]

Pedestrian Among Injured Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Tucson Hit-and-Run Accident

 
TUCSON, AZ (October 28, 2019)—A hit-and-run driver struck and injured a pedestrian and cyclist Friday afternoon near South Treat Avenue and East Benson Highway.
 
According to Francisco Magos with the Tucson Police Department, the hit-and-run incident occurred around 1 p.m. Authorities reported that the crash stemmed from an altercation between the driver and at least one of the men involved. Subsequently, the driver struck both men—described as one pedestrian and one bicyclist—before taking off.
 
Following the accident, paramedics transported both patients to Banner University Medical Center, where the pedestrian faces life-threatening injuries.
 
A report stated that the hit-and-run driver traveled south from 5100 S. Treat Ave. after the crash.
 
Officials added that the dark green older Jeep model involved most likely sustained front-end damage.
 
Anyone who holds insight into this news should contact 88-CRIME and discuss the matter with authorities.
 
No one is ever prepared for an accident, yet if this happens to you, remain calm and stay at the scene. We can be spurred into a panic and distress when we hit someone. However, it is always best to comply with authorities and the law and to check on those involved, if possible. You can avoid more severe consequences when you stay at the scene of a car accident.

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