A pedestrian hit in a traffic incident on Tuesday, March 28 passed away while in the hospital receiving care for his injuries.
According to Tucson Police Department spokespeople, 78-year-old James George Renella was crossing East Glenn Street near North Richey Boulevard when an eastbound Nissan cargo van hit him.
Police say the 45-year-old driver of the van stopped and cooperated with police while they investigated the scene. TPD says the driver was not impaired.
Renella was being treated at Banner-University Medical Center when he passed away two days after being hit. His next of kin was notified.
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