Phoenix police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash

PHOENIX – Phoenix Police say a 72-year-old man died following a hit-and-run crash near 35th Avenue and Bethany Home Road on Saturday.

The incident occurred at around 6:05 p.m. and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.

The victim’s body was found in the middle of the the street, police said.

He was taken to the hospital, where he died.

Hospital staff said the victim had injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.

No witnesses have come forward and a reward of up to $1,000 could be claimed by anyone with knowledge of the situation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at (480) W-I-T-N-E-S-S, or for Spanish (480) T-E-S-T-I-G-O.

Related

Portland Trail Blazers fire former Valley sports broadcaster over old social media postsUS Supreme Court won’t stop court-ordered takeover of Arizona prison healthcareGlendale intersection closed after pedestrian hit by truck, critically injuredPhoenix events calendar: Things to do this weekend and beyondSAFE Alert issued for 67-year-old man who went missing in GlendaleScottsdale Unified broke open meeting law during school closure process, prosecutors say