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PD: Hit-and-run crash leaves woman dead

Phoenix police said that the crash happened around 5 p.m. Thursday near 13th Street and Thunderbird Road.

PHOENIX — A hit-and-run crash in north Phoenix left a motorcycle rider dead Thursday afternoon. Police are still searching for the other driver.

The crash happened Thursday afternoon around 5 p.m. near 13th Street and Thunderbird Road. Police believe that Katerina Penrose, 31, was riding westbound on Thunderbird Road when another vehicle turned out in front of her, leading to the crash.

When officers arrived, they found Penrose with serious injuries. First responders took her to the hospital where she later died.

The other vehicle drove away from the crash and police are still searching for the driver.

Investigations are still underway, and anyone with information is asked to contact Silent Witness to leave an anonymous tip.

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. 

Have a tip? Submit it on the Silent Witness tip form here. 

   

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