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Deadly Hit-and-Run in Phoenix Kills Pedestrian, Injures Two

Police found the alleged BMW driver at his home with injuries and say he will be booked after medical clearance.

Overview

  • The crash happened early Sunday, June 28, near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road when a BMW and a Toyota Camry collided and the BMW then struck a pedestrian before crashing into a fence.
  • The adult female pedestrian was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition and was later pronounced dead.
  • A 60-year-old woman who was driving the Toyota was found with serious injuries at the scene and was hospitalized for treatment.
  • Detectives later located the BMW driver, a 24-year-old man, at the registered owner’s home with serious injuries and police say he will be booked on hit-and-run and other charges once medically cleared.
  • Authorities have not released names or said whether speed or impairment played a role and investigators are processing video and witness accounts as part of a broader review after several recent serious collisions in Phoenix.