Man Dies in Phoenix Hit-and-Run near 18th and Van Buren Streets

The fatal accident happened around 4:30 a.m. on July 12 near 18th and Van Buren streets.

Phoenix Hit-and-Run
Man Dies in Phoenix Hit-and-Run near 18th and Van Buren Streets

Phoenix, AZ – A 25-year-old man was killed early Saturday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Central Phoenix, according to the police.

The fatal accident happened around 4:30 a.m. on July 12 near 18th and Van Buren streets.

Police said the man was driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into another car driven by a teen.

The man was taken to the hospital where he later died. His name has not been released.

The teen and his passengers fled the scene, but officers found them at their home.

Impairment was not a factor in the accident.

The police are investigating the accident.

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