PHOENIX — A woman was found dead on the morning of May 6 after reports of a pedestrian crash in the West Valley.
Around 5 a.m., Phoenix police responded to reports of a possible crash near Grand and Missouri avenues. Once on scene, officers reportedly found the body of a dead woman.
Investigators have recently identified the deceased as 38-year-old Tasha Walus, a mother to two children. Police say Walus was walking along Grand Avenue when she was hit by a dark-colored truck that sustained damage to one of its headlights.
Detectives are still attempting to identify the driver who hit Walus and ask anyone to come forward with information, officials said.
If you have any information please call Silent Witness 480-WITNESS.
Driving Safety Tips:
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.
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