Phoenix Police seek suspect in West Valley hit-and-run that left bicyclist dead

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are searching for a suspect who struck and killed a bicyclist in the West Valley Sunday morning.

A 20-year-old man, whose name was not released, died from his injuries after he was hit, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Details on West Valley crash that left bicyclist dead

Just before 2 a.m., police responded to calls about a crash involving an electric bicycle near 7100 W. Osborn Road.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a man suffering from serious injuries.

Firefighters took him to a nearby hospital where he later died from his injuries. The victim was identified later as 20-year-old Gael Garcia.

Detectives took over the investigation and learned that Garcia was riding west on Osborn Road when he was hit by a car.

Police believe the suspect was heading south on 71st Avenue when the incident happened and that the car was visibly damaged.

Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish anonymous tips.

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