Pedestrian hit, killed on U.S. 60 in Tempe, officials say

A pedestrian was hit and killed Sunday night on U.S. 60 in Tempe, authorities said.

The incident closed the eastbound lanes of U.S. 60 at Rural Road.

The incident was initially reported as a hit-and-run case, but an Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesman said the vehicle suspected of hitting the pedestrian pulled over at McClintock Drive and the driver waited for authorities.

Traffic approaching the area had to exit at Rural Road, and the Arizona Department of Transportation encouraged motorists to consider using alternate routes such as Loop 202.