Felix Espinoza, 18, found deceased on side of Interstate 17 in Camp Verde, Arizona
DPS: Body found along I-17 may be tied to hit-and-run
Troopers were trying to figure out if a body found along a highway Sunday is connected to a hit-and-run accident.
The body was discovered just after 5:30 a.m. on the shoulder of northbound Interstate 17 at milepost 287 at Camp Verde.
DPS: Hit and run driver located after body found on NB I-17 near Camp Verde
Later in the afternoon DPS says a yellow semi truck was found near the McGuireville rest area, along with the driver, who was believed to have hit the person.
Body Found On Northbound I-17 Near Camp Verde Identified
Officials say Espinoza was reportedly walking on I-17 when he was struck and killed. The truck involved was found at the McGuireville rest area.
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