HIT AND RUN

Teens steal car, hit pedestrian, flee crash scene: Phoenix PD

Phoenix police have detained three teenagers in connection with a hit and run that injured a 71-year-old pedestrian.

The collision occurred about 6 a.m. Sept. 7 when a KIA Optima struck the man …

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HIT AND RUN

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A 71-year-old man was seriously injured Sept. 7 in a hit-and-run crash, police said.

Posted Saturday, September 9, 2023 6:56 am

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Phoenix police have detained three teenagers in connection with a hit and run that injured a 71-year-old pedestrian.

The collision occurred about 6 a.m. Sept. 7 when a KIA Optima struck the man near 3700 West Aire Libre Avenue, police said.

The man was injured seriously, and the juveniles are being investigated for the hit-and-run aggravated assault, police reported Friday.

Following the collision, the car crashed into other vehicles before hitting a structure, according to a release.

Police said the teens fled on foot, and the vehicle was stolen.

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