Man detained in connection with fatal hit run near 32nd Avenue

A man has been detained in connection with the tragic hit-and-run near 32nd Avenue and Indian School Road.

Phoenix police went to the scene on October 23 and discovered a pedestrian with critical injuries.

According to police, the pedestrian, a 64-year-old man, was transferred to a local hospital and died as a result of his injuries.

Detectives were able to license plate reader camera equipment to record the suspect’s car information as it left.

This led authorities to Nivyabandi Augustin, 53, who was arrested on October 27.

He faces a charge of fatal hit and run.

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