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Body found on rural Maricopa County road, sheriff's office says

By and
Updated  March 13, 2024 11:13am MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix

ARLINGTON, Ariz. - Authorities are searching for the driver who allegedly hit and killed a man in rural Maricopa County early Sunday morning.

At around 5:45 a.m. on March 10 near Rainbow Trail and Old US Highway 80, MCSO deputies responded to reports of a person lying on the road. When they got there, they found the body of 20-year-old Tanner Merrill.

MCSO says they are looking for an unknown make or model vehicle that hit Merrill before fleeing the scene. Investigators say the collision happened between 2:30 and 5:41 a.m.

Body found on rural Maricopa County road

The involved vehicle may have damage to the front right passenger side," MCSO said.

If you have any information, you're asked to call MCSO at 602-876-1011.

Map of the area where the man was found: