Phoenix, AZ – Anthony Cancilliere Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Wreck at 83rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ (November 27, 2019) – A man has been charged in a hit-and-run accident that left a 55-year-old woman dead on Wednesday night.
According to officers with the Phoenix Police Department, the incident happened around 7:00 p.m. near 83rd Avenue and Indian School Road. Police say that 32-year-old Anthony Cancilliere was driving westbound on Indian School Road when he struck the 55-year-old woman who was crossing Indian School Road mid-block near 81st Avenue.
Cancilliere allegedly slowed down then drove away from the crash but was later located by officers near 99th Avenue and Indian School Road. Police evaluated him for signs of impairment, and it was determined he was impaired by drugs. Cancilliere was booked into the 4th Avenue Jail for failure to stay at the accident scene and DUI involving drugs.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Hit-and-Run Accidents in Arizona
There are a number of hit-and-run incidents in Arizona each year. In fact, recent data show that 800,000 hit-and-run crashes occurred throughout the country every year, mostly due to unlicensed, impaired, or otherwise reckless drivers. And when an injurious or fatal collision has been caused by negligent drivers, they may flee the scene to avoid legal repercussions.
Victims and their families should speak with a knowledgeable car accident attorney in Arizona after they’ve suffered in a wreck that occurred through no fault of their own, especially if they’ve been involved in a hit-and-run accident.
Our attorneys at ELG Law are fully committed to helping those who have suffered injuries or lost a loved one at the hands of a negligent driver. Thanks to years of experience and unmatched compassion handling these cases, our accident attorneys have come to the aid of thousands of injured victims. Our lawyers go above and beyond in securing the settlements that victims and their families deserve. If you have been harmed by an at-fault party, please contact us for legal advice and a no-hassle, free consultation at (623) 562-3838.
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