STK emergency

A man struck by a car late last month while crossing the street on Tucson's east side has died, police say.

Tucson police continue their search for the driver.

Miguel Martinez Mendoza, 56, was struck about 10:30 p.m. Dec. 30, while crossing East Escalante Road at South Winter Palm Drive, near South Prudence Road, Tucson police said Wednesday in a news release.

Mendoza died Wednesday at the hospital, the release said.

He was struck by an eastbound vehicle, believed to be a black 2013 or 2014 Nissan Altima, police said. The vehicle most likely will have damage to the front passenger section and possibly the windshield, the release said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME, the anonymous tips line.

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