PHOENIX — Phoenix police are searching for a driver that took off from the scene after fatally striking a pedestrian Thursday evening.
Around 7:30 p.m., 20-year-old Leonardo Cortez was struck by an unidentified vehicle while crossing midblock near 7th Street and Buckeye Road, city police said.
First responders attempted life saving measures, but Cortez died on the scene.
Detectives believe the vehicle involved was driving northbound on 7th Street. The crash is still under investigation, and police encourage anyone with information to 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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