A late-night hit-and-run in Chandler left a pedestrian dead on Wednesday, according to police. The crash happened just before 10 p.m. near Chandler Boulevard and Metro Boulevard, where first responders found a person lying in the roadway. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not yet identified the pedestrian and are still looking for the driver, as reported by Arizona's Family. The outlet notes that details remain limited and authorities have not released any description of the vehicle or the suspect.
What the data shows
The case fits into a troubling statewide pattern. The Arizona Department of Transportation recorded 263 pedestrian deaths in 2024, and roughly three-quarters of those fatalities happened in dark conditions, with Maricopa and Pima counties accounting for most of the deaths, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. That pattern, with fatalities concentrated on multi-lane arterials at night, has fueled calls for better lighting, safer crosswalks and stronger enforcement across the Valley.
How to help police
Chandler police are urging anyone with information or video of the crash to submit a tip through the department’s online portal or call the silent tip hotline at 480-782-4440. For time-sensitive information, contact the non-emergency line at 480-782-4130, according to the Chandler Police Department. Witnesses are asked to preserve any footage and note the direction the vehicle was headed as it left the scene.
This story will be updated as Chandler police release additional details. Investigators continue to ask anyone with video or tips to come forward to help identify the driver.
