Phoenix, AZ (June 10, 2026) – A bicyclist died on Tuesday morning, June 9, after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle near Greenway Road and Cave Creek Road in north Phoenix.
The collision was reported just before 6:00 a.m. Officers were called to the area for a crash involving a pedestrian on a bicycle.
Emergency units found the injured bicycle rider at the intersection. The rider was brought to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The driver left the area after the crash, according to the report; he was later found and arrested.
The driver was identified as 47-year-old Martin De Jesus Trinidad Sanchez. The bicyclist’s name was not released in the initial report. The fatal wreck remains under review as more information is confirmed.
We extend our sincere condolences to the bicyclist’s family and loved ones.
Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crashes Leave Riders at Serious Risk
Bicyclists have little protection when they are struck by a vehicle. A rider may be thrown onto the roadway or suffer severe trauma from the force of contact.
When a driver leaves the area, early reports may lack important details about the vehicle, the driver’s actions, or the moments before the collision. This can make the first stage of the review more difficult.
Morning crashes may also involve changing light, commuter traffic, and limited visibility near intersections. Later updates may clarify travel direction, lane position, vehicle speed, and where the bicyclist was before being hit. These facts can help explain how the crash happened and why the injuries proved fatal.
