A 10-year-old boy was struck by a motorist and is in critical condition according the the Tucson Police Department.
The driver of the white utility vehicle fled the scene and police are asking the public to help identify the truck that will have front-end damage.
According to the Arizona Daily Star, the boy was crossing Alvernon Road at around 6:30 p.m. Friday when the crash occurred.
Hit and run needs to be prosecuted very seriously, especially in cases where injuries occur.
I’ve heard people say that the penalties for hit and run are lower than the penalties for other associated things, such as DWI. Some drivers make the calculation that they’re better off taking their chances and driving away rather than face serious consequences.
KUAZ, during their traffic updates, routinely uses the phrase “hit and run accident.” Hit and run isn’t an accident, it’s a crime and a deliberate choice.