Phoenix police seek help identifying car in 2023 deadly hit-and-run case

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a car that was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run that occurred in 2023.

Police described the vehicle as a 2015 or newer black Chrysler 300 with tinted windows, black rims and damage to the front windshield on the passenger side.

According to Phoenix police, 16-year-old Paulina Ochoa was the victim in the fatal hit-and-run.

 Details on 2023 deadly hit-and-run

The crash occurred on June 9, 2023. Ochoa was walking westbound across 27th Avenue, just south of Weldon Avenue, around 11 p.m. when she was struck by the black Chrysler, which was traveling southbound, police said.

Ochoa was rushed to a nearby hospital where she died from her injuries.

Surveillance footage taken after the crash shows the Chrysler pulling into the parking lot at 3002 North 27th Avenue, then continuing southbound on 27th Avenue.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers. All tips are anonymous and anyone with information that leads to an arrest and/or indictment could earn a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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