PHOENIX — Phoenix police are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead Sunday night.
The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of 7th Street and McDowell Road, police said.
49-year-old Magellan Rutaneahwa was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound while crossing the road against the light, according to police reports. The vehicle then took off from the scene of the crash.
First responders found Rutaneahwa with serious injuries, and took him to the hospital where he later died.
Authorities did not release identifying information about the vehicle involved.
Officials believe that speed was a factor in the crash, and ask that anyone with information call Silent Witness.
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Silent Witness:
Arizona's Silent Witness program allows people to send in tips and share information about crimes happening within their local communities.
The program shares unsolved felony case information in multiple ways, including TV, radio and social media.
Anyone who has information on a crime or recognizes a suspect described by the program is asked to call 480-948-6377, go to the program's website online or download the Silent Witness app to provide a tip. The identity of anyone who submits a tip is kept anonymous.
Calls to Silent Witness are answered 24/7 by a live person and submitted tips are accepted at all times. Submitted tips are then sent to the detective(s) in charge of the specific case.
Individuals who submit tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in the case can get a reward of up to $1,000.
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