TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - TPD traffic detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that happened Thursday night around 8:30 p.m. in the 200 block of E. Yavapai Rd.

TPD says officers found a 47-year-old male pedestrian dead at the scene.

His identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have any information is urged to contact 9-1-1 or call 88-CRIME.

13 News is told a media release will be sent out once next of kin notification is done or additional details are available.

DANGEROUS AREA

That area of town is a hotspot for pedestrian accidents. 13 News tracks serious crashes, and four pedestrians have been killed in that area since February.

On Feb. 3, a pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a crash near F

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