Pedestrian killed in West Phoenix hit-and-run may have been struck by other vehicles, police say

Police ID pedestrian killed in West Phoenix hit-and-run

Police said 53-year-old Victor Mendoza died after he was allegedly hit by a driver who ran a red light near 35th Avenue and Grand.

PHOENIX - A pedestrian that was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning, may have been struck by more vehicles, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

What we know:

At 5:05 a.m. on Nov. 29, officers responded to reports of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian at 35th Avenue and Grand Avenue.

A man, later identified as 53-year-old Victor Mendoza, was found with life-threatening injuries at the scene, but he was later pronounced dead.

Police said the vehicle that struck the man left before their arrival. 

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in West Phoenix: police

Phoenix Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash near 35th and Grand Avenues early Saturday morning, that left a pedestrian dead,

Dig deeper:

Preliminary information suggests that the pedestrian was crossing the road in a crosswalk when a small sedan, traveling south on 35th Ave ran a red light and struck the man.

"Based on where the man was located, it is believed that he may have been hit by other vehicles that also did not remain on the scene," the police department said.

What you can do:

Anyone with information regarding the collision is asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or Phoenix Police.

What's next:

Detectives are continuing to investigate the crash.

Map of the collision location.