Byron Yellowhair a 24 year old male was struck repeatedly by cars while trying to cross I-10 Thursday morning. According to one of Byron Yellowhair’s friend from ASU University said he was kind, loving and funny. His body was dismembered by the multiple car strikes, and his death was a gruesome site to behold.

The accident caused I-10 to be completely shut down for several hours while police attended the scene of the lost university student. Byron Yellowhair a Navajo, and proud student of University of Arizona car had broken down in the westbound road of I-10 near 24th street, when he tried to cross the interstate and was struck multiple cars. This tragic accident of a loved university student is extremely heartbreaking, and our prays will go our for the family of Byron Yellowhair as they prepare for funeral arrangements. It is always sad to see a life so young be taken by a tragic accident such as this.

We will try to update you with the funeral arrangements for Byron Yellowhair as well as any news from the university he attends, and any announcements in the investigation about this case.