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Arizona DPS looking for car involved in fatal hit-and-run collision

Dec 21, 2020, 11:15 AM

(Stock Photo via Arizona Department of Public Safety)...

(Stock Photo via Arizona Department of Public Safety)

(Stock Photo via Arizona Department of Public Safety)

PHOENIX – Arizona state troopers are seeking the public’s help finding a car that may have struck and killed a pedestrian on a Phoenix freeway early Sunday.

The fatal hit-and-run collision occurred around 2:50 a.m. on northbound Interstate 17 near the Buckeye Road off-ramp, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Authorities are trying to locate a graphite metallic (gray) 2001-05 Chrysler PT Cruiser that was seen in the area at the time. It could have recent damage on the passenger side.

Anybody with information was asked to call 877-272-8329 or submit an anonymous tip online.

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Arizona DPS looking for car involved in fatal hit-and-run collision