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Phoenix police seeking red Porsche involved in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist

Jan 27, 2022, 2:11 PM

(Stock photo provided by Phoenix Police Department)...

(Stock photo provided by Phoenix Police Department)

(Stock photo provided by Phoenix Police Department)

PHOENIX — Phoenix Police are seeking information on the owner of a red Porsche involved in the fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist last week.

Stanley Fischer, 52, was struck by the older model Porsche while crossing 12th Street between Northern and Glendale avenues at about 1:25 a.m. on Friday, the Phoenix Police Department said in a press release.

The suspect, whose car sustained severe damage to the front bumper on the driver’s side, fled the scene, police said.

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

Anyone with information on the incident or vehicle is asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or 480-837-8446 for Spanish.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

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Phoenix police seeking red Porsche involved in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist