Police searching for blue SUV in Phoenix hit-and-run crash

Published July 29, 2026 7:21 AM MST

A man is in extremely critical condition after police say he was hit by an SUV early Wednesday morning in Phoenix.

What we know:

The collision happened at around 2:45 a.m. on July 29 near 7th Avenue and Roosevelt Street.

Phoenix police say a man was crossing the street, not in the crosswalk, when he was hit by a blue SUV. The driver then fled the scene.

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition.

Roads in the area have reopened. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.

Map of where the crash happened:

The Source: The Phoenix Police Department

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