Memorial service for Phoenix hit-and-run victim

PHOENIX, AZ – Two weeks after Phoenix a man died in a road accidentthe family still hopes for closure. Family and friends held a memorial service for Christopher Rhinehart on Friday evening.

“This is like the first step in the healing process for our family because I’m still in shock from the whole loss,” said Vanessa Rhinehart.

The victim’s sister organized a memorial and candlelight vigil for her brother at the scene of the accident.

“I will miss my brother and I just hope people remember Chris well. I’m still fighting for my brother,” she said.

Christopher Rhinehart was 38 years old when he died in a road accident on October 12. Phoenix police say he was walking in the early morning hours and was hit at the intersection of 23rd and Northern avenues. According to witnesses, the suspected driver fled the scene, but detectives managed to track him down.

The department says no charges have been filed, but hasn’t ruled it out completely.