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Bicyclist dies in hit-and-run, Tempe police seek help finding SUV, driver

Posted 8/27/22

Tempe police are looking for the driver of a Toyota 4Runner who hit and killed a bicyclist Thursday night at East University Drive near South Perry Lane.

The hit and run happened about 9:45 p.m. …

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Bicyclist dies in hit-and-run, Tempe police seek help finding SUV, driver

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Tempe police are looking for the driver of a Toyota 4Runner who hit and killed a bicyclist Thursday night at East University Drive near South Perry Lane.

The hit-and-run happened about 9:45 p.m. Aug. 25 when a woman was struck by the vehicle, which was traveling northbound across University Drive, police said.

The driver of the vehicle fled before police arrived.

The woman was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The vehicle is described as a dark 1999-2002 Toyota 4Runner that, police said, likely has damage to the front bumper, mainly on the passenger side. Police said the front headlight assembly also is likely damaged.

Anyone with information should contact the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311.