A hit-and-run incident Friday night in the heart of Phoenix has left a woman dead, with authorities now scrambling to hunt down the culprit. According to ABC15, the collision occurred near 24th Street and McDowell Road at about 8 p.m. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, sustained critical injuries.
Despite first responders' efforts who rushed her to a hospital, the woman succumbed to her injuries. Phoenix police have disclosed that the victim was struck by an SUV while crossing mid-block, after which the driver fled, leaving her helpless on the street, ABC15 reports.
Detectives are piecing together clues, urging the public to step forward with any information that could lead to the identification of the runaway driver. The search has been highlighted by 12 News , who noted that the woman was hit while crossing outside of a designated crosswalk on Oak Street.
The Silent Witness program is at the forefront of this inquiry, giving Phoenix residents a confidential way to report tips either online or via their app, with the potential for a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. The service maintains anonymity for those who come forth, operatives answer calls 24/7, and tips can be submitted anytime, according to 12 News.
Police encourage anyone with knowledge pertaining to the hit-and-run, or those who may have seen the suspect or the SUV, to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. The community's cooperation is crucial as authorities work against the clock to find those responsible for the woman's untimely death.
