David Moreno Arrested after Fatal DUI Accident near 18th Street
PHOENIX, AZ (January 19, 2022) – Saturday afternoon, Robert Moore was fatally struck by a DUI driver on Southern Avenue.
Officers responded at the 1800 block of East Southern Avenue, around 3:00 p.m.
According to reports, David Moreno was driving south on 18th Street and struck a motorcycle operated by 48-year-old Moore.
The impact ejected Moore from his motorcycle before he landed on the sedan’s roof. Moreno briefly came to a halt before continuing westbound on Southern Avenue, where he collided with two other automobiles.
Subsequently, Moore fell from the roof, and witnesses followed the hit-and-run vehicle before guiding police to Moreno.
Paramedics arrived and pronounced Moore dead at the scene, due to the extent of his condition.
Following preliminary duties, officers say Moreno displayed signs of intoxication, and was taken into the Maricopa County Jail. At this time, an active investigation is still currently underway.
The team at Sweet James would like to send their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of Robert Moore.
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