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DPS Seeks Driver After Fatal Loop 303 Hit-and-Run That Killed Goodyear Woman

Detectives are focusing on a dually pickup towing a car-hauler possibly bound for California.

Overview

  • DPS identified the victim as Valerie Theresa Chesnut, 52, of Goodyear, following Saturday's early-morning crash on southbound Loop 303 near Northern Avenue.
  • Investigators say a heavy-duty pickup in the left lane hit her first as she crossed the freeway, and two other vehicles struck her after that.
  • At least one of the vehicles did not stop, and the case is being treated as a hit-and-run.
  • Detectives are seeking a dual-axle dually pickup towing a car-hauler trailer that may have been traveling toward California.
  • Anyone with information can call 1-877-4AZ-TIPS or submit at azdps.gov/tips and should reference report I26029923 as the Vehicular Crimes Unit leads the investigation.