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Electric bike rider dies in Phoenix hit-and-run collision

Jan 14, 2022, 8:48 AM

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PHOENIX – Police in Phoenix said a man riding an electric bicycle was killed in a hit-and-run collision early Friday.

The Phoenix Police Department said in a press release Stanley Fischer was struck near the Arizona Canal between Glendale and Northern avenues around 1:30 a.m.

The 54-year-old was heading east and fell over while crossing 12th Street. Police said he was trying to get up when a red two-door car going north hit him.

The driver left the scene, turning east onto Wagon Wheel Drive.

Fisher was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

No other information was made available.

Anyone who may have seen what happened or has other relevant information should call Phoenix police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 and 480-837-8446 (Spanish language).

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Electric bike rider dies in Phoenix hit-and-run collision