Pedestrian struck in alleged hit-and-run near GCU dies at hospital
Jul 26, 2024, 7:41 PM
Phoenix PD is looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run incident that left a pedestrian dead. (Phoenix PD Facebook photo)
(Phoenix PD Facebook photo)
PHOENIX — Detectives are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run incident Thursday that killed a pedestrian, the Phoenix Police Department said Friday.
Police responded to the area at 35th Avenue and Camelback Road near Grand Canyon University where they found a pedestrian who had been seriously injured. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead.
Investigation revealed the pedestrian was crossing Camelback Road away from marked crosswalks when a driver traveling west on Camelback Road hit him.
Police said the driver left the vehicle on foot near 39th Avenue and Elm Street about a mile from the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation.
