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PD: Car fled after hitting, killing man near 7th Street and Broadway Road

Posted at 6:01 AM, May 01, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-01 23:30:39-04

PHOENIX — Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in Phoenix late Thursday night.

The crash happened just before midnight near 7th Street and Broadway Road.

Police say the pedestrian, identified as 73-year-old Gerald J. Vanacore, was hit by a maroon-colored SUV.

The vehicle fled the scene and has not yet been located.

Vanacore was transported to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The vehicle fled the scene and has not yet been located.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, they can contact Silent Witness at 480- WITNESS, 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.