Man killed in Phoenix hit-and-run, driver sought
According to police, a man was killed while crossing the street on Oct. 24 near 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road. The hit-and-run driver was described by witnesses as a woman in her 40s who was driving a gray Jeep Cherokee.
PHOENIX – Police are investigating a deadly crash that shut down a west Phoenix intersection on Friday.
What we know:
The incident happened on Oct. 24 at 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road.
According to Phoenix Police, officers responded at around 5:43 a.m. to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and SUV. When police got to the scene, they found a man with critical injuries. He was pronounced dead by firefighters.
Investigators say the man was crossing the street when he was hit by the SUV.
“Witnesses in the area told detectives that a gray colored Jeep Cherokee had struck the man,” Sgt. Brian Bower said. “A female in her 40’s was seen getting out of the Jeep for a short time then got back into the driver’s seat and drove away.”
The intersection was shut down for several hours, but it has been reopened.
What we don’t know:
The man who died wasn’t identified.
What’s next:
“Investigators are following up leads to find the person responsible,” police said.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.
Map of where the crash happened
The Source: The Phoenix Police Department
Source link
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