73-Year-Old Woman Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident near Broadway Boulevard
TUCSON, AZ (August 11, 2022) – Saundra Bridgeford Lewis died early Saturday morning, in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Country Club Road.
The incident happened on August 6th when a suspected late-model Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck struck Lewis, according to police. Tucson Police said that Lewis was walking in the northbound lanes when the crash happened.
Despite life-saving efforts, medics later pronounced the female pedestrian dead.
Furthermore, the involved vehicle fled the scene after the initial collision. No further details regarding the collision have been released to the public; however, more information will be provided once made available.
Crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.
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