An accident report released by the Phoenix Police Department on Saturday, July 18th, revealed that a pedestrian died after getting struck. Josue Soto, 30, lost his life in Phoenix, Arizona.
The PPD said in a news release that the victim was crossing the road near Van Buren Street and 35th Street at about 10 p.m. when the incident occured. A white Saturn Outlook SUV struck him within a marked crosswalk that did not have signal lights.
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The medics took Soto to a hospital in critical condition, and he later succumbed to his wounds. The SUV driver left the scene without rendering help or waiting for the first responders, making the incident a hit-and-run.
The PPD is actively searching for the motorist, and anyone with information about the person or the SUV should contact the station on the listed line. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
Under Arizona’s vehicle accident laws, drivers involved in an accident must stay at the scene, exchange information, and display a driver’s license upon request. If the crash involves an injury, drivers must render reasonable assistance, assist in coordinating medical transportation, and notify the relevant law enforcement agency.
If the driver struck a parked vehicle without an occupant, he or she must try to locate the owner. If the latter is not around, the motorist must leave a note that provides his or her name and address. The driver should also do the preceding if he or she strikes a roadway property like mailbox, signpost, or fences.
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