Suspect Still at Large after Hitting and Killing One Pedestrian near Camelback Road

PHOENIX, AZ (September 20, 2023) – Late Saturday evening, police responded to a hit-and-run collision near 59th Avenue and Camelback Road.

The incident happened on September 9th just before 11:00 p.m. when a truck struck a pedestrian and crashed into another vehicle.

Upon investigation, the officers learned that the driver of the truck headed northbound on 59th Avenue and ran over a red light at Camelback Road.

Furthermore, a pedestrian walking along a crosswalk was struck by the truck, then the truck ended up hitting another vehicle.

Unfortunately, the paramedics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.

Moreover, the suspect vehicle came to a stop after crashing into a bus stop just north of Camelback, and the driver fled the scene, leaving an injured woman inside. Paramedics rushed the woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Meanwhile, the authorities were able to obtain the identity of the suspect but police have not yet released it.

Further investigation is still active at this time, and anyone with information is to call the Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.

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