8-year-old boy killed in west Phoenix hit-and-run

Phoenix police detectives were investigating a hit-and-run collision near 67^th Avenue and Thomas Road that happened just after 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Phoenix police responded to a collision between a juvenile pedestrian and a lifted truck. When officers got to the scene, they saw the 8-year-old boy laying in the roadway with critical injuries, police said. Phoenix Fire responded and took the boy to a local hospital, where he died, police said.

Detectives learned that the truck was driving northbound on 67^th Avenue when it struck the boy, who reportedly stepped off the sidewalk into the street, according to police.

The truck was last seen driving north on 67^th Avenue away from the scene and is described as a 4-door lifted maroon or faded red-colored truck with a chrome strip across the door.  

Anyone with information was asked to contact the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness (480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish Speakers).