Phoenix police are searching for the driver who hit a 79-year-old woman crossing Indian School Road near 20th Avenue on the night of April 21, then took off, leaving her critically injured. She later died at the hospital. Investigators are urging neighbors and anyone with doorbell or security cameras nearby to review their footage from that night and contact authorities if they spot anything useful.
According to FOX 10 Phoenix, the crash happened at about 10:20 p.m. on April 21 and the victim has been identified as 79-year-old Vivian Hunter. Police told the station that the driver had already left the area when officers arrived and that detectives are actively working the case.
Initial response and where it happened
As reported by AZFamily, officers found Hunter with serious injuries at the scene before she was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The stretch near 20th Avenue and Indian School Road was temporarily shut down while investigators searched for witnesses, collected evidence, and checked the area for cameras that might have captured the collision or fleeing vehicle.
Reward and how to submit tips
Per Silent Witness, a reward of up to $2,000 is available for information leading to an arrest in a homicide case. Silent Witness operates the tip line at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) and also accepts anonymous tips through its website.
What police are looking for
Police describe the suspect vehicle as similar to a black Jeep Grand Cherokee, though investigators have not released a specific model or any description of the driver, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. Detectives are asking anyone with surveillance footage from that area on the night of April 21 to save it and reach out to Silent Witness or Phoenix police…