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Hunt Highway closed in San Tan Valley due to deadly hit-and-run crash, PCSO says

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Crime and Public Safety
Published July 10, 2026 6:57 PM MST
Published July 10, 2026 6:57 PM MST
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The Pinal County Sheriff's Office shut down Hunt Highway in both directions following a fatal hit-and-run collision on July 10, 2026.

The Brief

    • A person died in a hit-and-run crash on Hunt Highway in San Tan Valley on Friday night.
    • The Pinal County Sheriff's Office closed the highway in both directions between Arizona Farms and Magma roads with no current timeframe for reopening.
    • Investigators are searching for a male driver in a black Ford F-250 or F-350 truck that may have front-end damage.

SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. - A person was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Hunt Highway in San Tan Valley Friday night, shutting down both directions of the highway.

What we know:

The July 10 crash happened on Hunt Highway between Arizona Farms and Magma roads around 4:20 p.m.

"There is no current timeframe for re-opening. Please avoid the area," the Pinal County Sheriff's Office said.

One person died, and three others were taken to the hospital – two are stable, and the third is in critical condition.

Searching for the suspect

Investigators are looking for the driver of a truck, described as a black F-250 or F-350. It's possibly a Platinum Edition that may have front end damage.

"The driver is believed to be male," PCSO said.

What we don't know:

The victim's name hasn't been released.

There's no word about what caused the crash.

What you can do:

If you have any information about this incident, contact the Pinal County Sheriff's Office at 520-866-5111 or call 9-1-1.

"We are asking for the public's help in locating the suspected vehicle. No tip is too small. If you have any information, please contact the Pinal County Sheriff's Office immediately," said Pinal County Sheriff Ross Teeple.

Map of the area where the crash happened

The Source

  • The Pinal County Sheriff's Office

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