The child, who was riding a scooter, was critically injured in the hit-and-run crash, police say.
Arizona Daily Star Traffic detectives are searching for a pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run of"a small child," Tucson police said late Friday.The collision happened just before 5:45 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in the 3600 block of East Drexel Manor Stravenue, near East Benson Highway and South Palo Verde Road.They say it was driven by a male wearing a lime green, long-sleeved shirt.
The child was riding her scooter in the roadway when the vehicle"struck her head-on and fled northbound shortly afterward," police said in a news release.People are also reading… "Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward and call 9-1-1 or 88-CRIME," police said. Tags Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community.
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