PHOENIX — Authorities are asking for the public's help locating a driver who struck and killed an 8-year-old in west Phoenix Saturday night.
Phoenix police said the deadly incident happened around 5 p.m. near 67th Avenue and Thomas Road.
The juvenile was found lying in the roadway in critical condition when officers arrived, police said.
The Phoenix Fire Department arrived and rushed the victim to the hospital, where they died from injuries.
The suspect vehicle was driving northbound on 67th Avenue when it hit the victim, who stepped off the sidewalk, police said.
The suspect vehicle is described as a four-door lifted maroon or faded red colored truck with a chrome strip across the door. It was last seen driving away from the scene, north on 67th Avenue.
On Monday, police identified the young victim as 8-year-old Jerel Glenn and said detectives are still looking for the suspect vehicle.
If you would like to help Jerel's family with funeral expenses, you can donate to their GoFundMe page here.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness (480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish Speakers).
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