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Woman dead after hit-and-run crash near 71st Avenue and Thomas Road

When officers arrived just after 4 a.m. Sunday, they found the woman in the roadway
71st Ave / Thomas Fatal Hit and Run 5-28-23
Posted at 10:17 AM, May 28, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-28 19:48:53-04

PHOENIX — A 23-year-old woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash Sunday morning in west Phoenix.

Phoenix police say it happened just after 4 a.m. near 71st Avenue and Thomas Road.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a woman in the roadway with obvious signs of trauma.

Officials say Rubi Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger in Lopez's car was treated for minor injuries, according to police.

Officials say the driver of a vehicle involved in the crash left the scene before they arrived.

Phoenix police say 18-year-old Saul Figueroa was later taken into custody at his home.

Official say Lopez had crossed 71st Avenue near Thomas Road on a green light just before the crash. Figueroa's car headed northbound on 71st Avenue and ran a red light before crashing into Lopez's vehicle.

Police believe impairment is involved.