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PD: Woman struck in fatal hit-and-run at I-10 overpass near 35th Avenue

Posted at 7:16 AM, Dec 29, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-30 00:18:26-05

PHOENIX — A pedestrian was hit and killed near the Interstate 10 overpass at 35th Avenue early Saturday morning, according to Phoenix police.

Police say a 37-year-old Alem Berhe was standing on the center median of 35th Avenue on the south side of the I-10 overpass when she was hit by an unknown vehicle around 4 a.m. Saturday.

She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, whose identity is currently unknown, did not stay at the scene, according to police.

Police are asking anyone with information about the suspect vehicle to contact them at 602-262-6151.

Those who wish to remain to remain anonymous can contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.