Authorities identified Robert Tsiosdia as the man who lost his life after being hit by a vehicle early Thursday morning in Phoenix.

As per the initial information, the fatal hit-and-run crash was reported at about 4 a.m. near the I-17 overpass and Indian School Road. According to the eyewitnesses, Robert Tsiosdia was trying to cross northbound on Indian School Road when a car heading east struck him for undetermined reasons.

The driver of the involved vehicle left the scene after the collision but was detained near North Mountain Park a short time after the accident. The roadway was initially closed for a long period of time to give way to the investigation, but has since reopened. Authorities have not revealed the identity of the suspect. No other details are immediately available.

The incident remains under active review.

July 1, 2022

Source: AZFamily