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Woman found dead after hit-and-run in Phoenix roadway

Jan 23, 2024, 6:18 AM

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A 23-year-old woman died Monday morning after a fatal hit-and-run in west Phoenix. (Phoenix Police Department Photo/via Facebook)

(Phoenix Police Department Photo/via Facebook)

PHOENIX — A pedestrian died Monday morning after a hit-and-run in Phoenix, authorities said.

Officers responded to a call about an injured person near 27th Avenue and Osborn Road, the Phoenix Police Department said.

When they arrived, 23-year-old Summer Olheiser was in the roadway with serious injuries, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The injuries suffered by Olheiser were consistent with being struck by a vehicle,” Sgt. Robert Scherer said in a press release.

Further information regarding the crash is part of the ongoing investigation.

Anybody with information about the case is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish.
 
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Woman found dead after hit-and-run in Phoenix roadway