Authorities ask public for help finding Mercedes linked to deadly hit-and-run on I-17 in Phoenix

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is asking for help identifying a silver Mercedes GLC with front-end damage involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Phoenix last week.

Troopers responded to the crash on northbound Interstate 17 near Indian School Road, shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday.

A pedestrian struck by the Mercedes and other vehicles was found dead at the scene.

DPS said all vehicles involved in the hit-and-run left the scene.

Investigators did not say how many vehicles struck the pedestrian and do not yet know why the person was walking on the highway.

DPS urged anyone with information about the hit-and-run to call 1-877-429-8477 or submit a tip at azdps.gov/tips. The incident number is I26065383.

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