R.I.P.: Phoenix Radio Vet Kevin Mannion Was 45

Update Wed. 3/12/2014 12N: Services will be held Sunday 3/16. Visitation from 4p-7p (local) at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Mass Monday 3/17 at 10a, St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 16245 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. Mannion's sister urges friends to wear Steeler jerseys or St. Patty's Day attire.

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Phoenix radio veteran Kevin Mannion was killed early Sunday morning when struck by a cab in Scottsdale, AZ.

According to a police report, the 45-year-old Mannion apparently had just left a restaurant and was crossing a road when struck. Police say he was not in a crosswalk.

Mannion was named PD of  Country KSWG 96.3 FM  in Wickenburg, AZ in January.

Mannion previously programmed KZON 101.5 FM and KEDJ 103.9 FM The Edge in Phoenix and also served as APD/MD of Country KMLE 107.9 FM during his career.

Post by 96.3 Real Country - Wickenburg, Phoenix.