PHOENIX, AZ. (THECOUNT) — Matthew Holtson, has been identified as the skateboarder struck and killed by a vehicle in Phoenix, AZ, Saturday night.

Holtson, 24, was reportedly skateboarding against traffic when he was struck by a vehicle Saturday night near 19th Ave and West Dunlap Avenue, in Phoenix, AZ.

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Authorities say the driver of a dark-colored sedan struck the victim and fled the scene.

Holtson was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead of blunt force trauma injuries consistent with the collision..

Police are asking for anyone with possible information on the deadly incident to conant them at 911 immediately. source