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Detectives take over suspect search in fatal Phoenix crash

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Phoenix Police Department detectives are now investigating a multiple-vehicle collision that killed a 67-year-old man.

They are searching for the driver of the vehicle suspected of causing the hit-and-run about 5:20 p.m. Sept. 26, police said.

When officers arrived at the crash scene, they found Enrique Cortez who was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Detectives take over suspect search in fatal Phoenix crash

(City of Phoenix)

Posted Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:58 am

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Phoenix Police Department detectives are now investigating a multiple-vehicle collision that killed a 67-year-old man.

They are searching for the driver of the vehicle suspected of causing the hit-and-run about 5:20 p.m. Sept. 26, police said.

When officers arrived at the crash scene, they found Enrique Cortez who was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Phoenix Fire Department personnel provided treatment to four others – two juveniles and two adults - all of whom were taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives urge anyone with information about the crash to call Silent Witness, which is offering a $2,000 reward if the tip is used to make an arrest, according to a Phoenix Police Department release.

Silent Witness: 480-WITNESS (948-6377) 480-TESTIGO (837-8446).