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Man accused of Phoenix hit-and-run collision that left pedestrian dead

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Updated  October 1, 2024 9:16am MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix

Arrest made in deadly pedestrian hit and run

Jacob Wren, 19, was arrested in connection to a hit-and-run near 34th Avenue and Camelback Road that left Pedro Cobas, 51, dead.

The Brief

    • Jacob Wren, 19, was arrested in connection to a hit-and-run near 34th Avenue and Camelback Road that left Pedro Cobas, 51, dead.
    • Wren is accused of leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death.

PHOENIX - Months after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Phoenix, a suspect has been arrested.

The collision happened at about 10:40 p.m. on July 25 near 34th Avenue and Camelback Road.

Phoenix Police say when officers got to the scene, they found 51-year-old Pedro Cobas with serious injuries. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition where he later died.

Investigators say Cobas was crossing the street when he was hit by a car. The driver parked the vehicle near 39th Avenue and Elm Street and left the area on foot.

Jacob Wren

Police say they identified the driver as 19-year-old Jacob Wren and arrested him on Monday.

Wren was booked into jail and is accused of leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death.

The Source

  • Information for this story was provided by the Phoenix Police Department in a news release.

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