Tucson Police, code lights

Tucson police are searching for the driver of a vehicle they say fled after fatally hitting a man running across West Prince Road Saturday night.

Thomas Joseph Lemburg, 54, was struck just after 9:30 p.m. as he ran across Prince, near North Flowing Wells Road, police said in a news release.

Lemburg was struck in the curb lane as he ran south mid-block.

No description of the vehicle that hit Lemburg was available.

Anyone with information is asked t call 911 or 88-CRIME, the anonymous tipster line.


Become a #ThisIsTucson member! Your contribution helps our team bring you stories that keep you connected to the community. Become a member today.

Edward Celaya is a breaking news and marijuana reporter. He has been on both beats since May 2021.