A 13-year-old boy remains in grave and critical condition after a hit-and-run collision in Glendale. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. Thursday near 47th and Northern Avenues. According to ABC15, the teen had been leading a group of friends across the intersection when a vehicle failed to stop and struck him.
Glendale Police report that the teen suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital where he is in a fight for survival. The juvenile was riding his bike with others when they began to cross the road; it was then that a vehicle hit him. Authorities are yet to publicly identify the vehicle or suspect involved, but there is preliminary information indicating a pickup truck may have been involved. The Police Department and azfamily.com indicate they are urgently seeking witnesses to come forward.
Officer Moroni Mendez described the situation as "a very tragic time for the family" and assured that "our detectives are going to investigate every avenue, every possibility." The statement, obtained by azfamily.com, highlights the police's commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and his family. As the investigation continues, officials have yet to determine who had the right-of-way at the time of the accident.
The community has been urged by law enforcement to assist. "If you see something say something. So that’s ultimately what we need to solve this case to figure out who committed this act," Officer Mendez told azfamily.com. Anyone with potentially helpful information, including video footage of the incident, is encouraged to immediately contact the Glendale Police Department or Silent Witness. The contact numbers provided are (623) 930-3000 or 480-WITNESS (948-6377), respectively. The investigation remains active as authorities are to rigorously pursue leads.
