KGUN 9NewsCommunity Inspired JournalismCochise County News

Actions

17-year-old Sierra Vista resident struck and killed while walking in the road Saturday

Sierra Vista Police Department
Posted

A 17-year old male was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking in the road in Sierra Vista Saturday night.

The Sierra Vista Police Department received several calls between 8 and 8:30 p.m. about a pedestrian in the road near the Highway 90 and Industry Drive. One call reported that a car had struck the pedestrian, according to a news release from SVPD.

Upon arrival, a Sierra Vista police officer found that 17-year-old Zachary Teller had been struck and killed by a vehicle. The driver remained on the scene, and showed no signs of impairment.

Autopsy results are pending and the investigation is ongoing.

Sign up for the Headline Newsletter and receive up to date information.