Police say license plate reader technology helped detectives identify the suspect's vehicle as it left the area.
PHOENIX, AZ - October 28, 2026
Phoenix police have arrested a 53-year-old man over a deadly hit-and-run near 32nd Avenue and Indian School Road, according to ABC15 Arizona. A 64-year-old pedestrian was seriously hurt and later died at a local hospital.
Key Facts
- Date: Police responded on October 23; the suspect was taken into custody on October 27.
- Location: Area of 32nd Avenue and Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: A suspect vehicle that left the scene; no further details were reported.
- Injuries / fatalities: One pedestrian died; no other injuries were reported.
- Responding agencies: Phoenix police
- Reported by: ABC15 Arizona
Crash Overview
Phoenix police were called to the area on October 23 and found a pedestrian with serious injuries. Police say the pedestrian died at a local hospital after being taken there with those injuries.
Police say detectives used license plate reader camera technology, which captured information about the suspect's vehicle as it fled. Investigators followed that information to Nivyabandi Augustin, 53, and he was arrested on October 27. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
- Pedestrian: A 64-year-old man who suffered serious injuries and later died at a local hospital, according to police.
- Suspect: Nivyabandi Augustin, 53, who was arrested on October 27.
Investigation Status
Phoenix police are handling the investigation. Police say Augustin faces a charge of fatal hit-and-run. No other factors or allegations have been reported.
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