Suspect arrested in Phoenix hit-and-run crash that left man dead, several hurt
Luis Ybarra
PHOENIX - A man has been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash near downtown Phoenix that left one person dead and several people hurt.
The crash happened on Sept. 26 near 19th Avenue and Roosevelt Street.
Phoenix Police say officers arrived at the scene and found three vehicles involved in a crash. Three adults and two children were taken to a hospital.
One of the adults died at the hospital. He was identified as 67-year-old Enrique Cortez.
Hit-and-run crash near downtown Phoenix leaves several people injured, 1 dead
One person was killed and several others were hurt, including children, following a hit-and-run crash near 19th Avenue and Roosevelt Street, Phoenix Police said.
The remaining four are in serious condition but are expected to survive.
The driver of a fourth vehicle involved in the crash fled the scene, police said.
On Sept. 30, police said 21-year-old Luis Ybarra was identified as the hit-and-run driver. Ybarra was arrested and booked into jail. He is accused of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or serious injury.