A morning jog in New River turned tragic Saturday when an unidentified woman was fatally struck by a fleeing motorist, according to a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) report. .
According to reports, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. near the intersection of 7th Avenue and Cloud Road. ABC15; The woman was jogging along the road when she was hit by a car and was later found by detectives, but the driver remains missing. MCSO obtained the suspect's car, but no one was behind the wheel. He said the search for the person was continuing.
said Sergeant Joaquin Enriquez. FOX10 Phoenix“There are several leads regarding the incident and detectives are actively working on the investigation.'' Enriquez confirmed that the victim died at the scene and that the driver did not stop after the crash.
The Sheriff's Office is now appealing to the public for any information regarding this deadly incident. Anyone with knowledge is encouraged to contact MCSO at 602-876-8477. Law enforcement agencies hope that tips will lead to the culprit and provide some clues. Justice in the face of sudden and senseless loss.
