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Police looking for suspect in hit-and-run that killed woman in west Phoenix

Officers responded to the area of 59th Avenue and Palm Lane to find an unresponsive woman, police said.
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PHOENIX — Police are looking for a man who allegedly ran over a woman with a truck, killing her on Oct. 23 in west Phoenix.

Officials with the Phoenix Police Department are searching for 37-year-old Delano Pore, who allegedly left the scene after running over 42-year-old Jeannie Montoya.

Police said around 2:45 p.m., Pore was driving a box truck with Montoya inside when they came to a stop at the 59th Avenue and Palm Lane intersection.

Montoya got out of the truck and as she was stepping down, police said Pore began driving causing her to fall to the ground. Officials said Pore ran over Montoya while she was still on the ground.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found Montoya unresponsive in the roadway. She was pronounced dead on the scene, police said. 

Pore allegedly fled the scene after the incident. Police found the Kenworth box truck Pore was driving but have not located him. 

 Investigators are seeking any information to Pore's current whereabouts. Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.

This is a developing story. 12 News will update as more information is provided. 

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