TEMPE, Ariz. — A suspect was arrested early Sunday for allegedly killing one pedestrian and severely injuring another after he hit them with his car while they were crossing the street and then fled the scene.
Clyde Thatcher was arrested around 3:30 a.m. on one count of manslaughter, one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of hit and run, causing death.
The Tempe Police Department said Thatcher struck two pedestrians as they were crossing the street at University Drive and College Avenue, near Arizona State University's campus.
The victims, 42-year-old Kelly Maeve Scott and 41-year-old Steven McDonald were both taken to a local hospital, where Scott died of her injuries.
McDonald suffered serious injuries.
After the crash, police said Thatcher briefly stopped and spoke to two possible witnesses before getting back in his car and fleeing the scene.
Impairment is believed to be a factor in the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
