Driver hits parked car in central Phoenix after fleeing from traffic stop

PHOENIX — A driver fled from a traffic stop and proceeded to hit a parked in car central Phoenix on Friday morning, authorities said.

According to Arizona Department of Public Safety, troopers attempted to perform a traffic stop on the car in the area of Fifth Place and Rose Lane for civil traffic violations around 4 a.m.

Instead of stopping, the motorist fled and hit a gray Tesla Model Y, which was parked.

DPS said the driver then took off on foot and is still outstanding.

No other information was provided.

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