Phoenix, AZ (January 19, 2026) – Authorities are investigating a suspected hit-and-run incident that occurred early on Monday morning near the intersection of 57th Ave and W Latham St in Phoenix, where at least one person was reported injured.
The incident was reported around 2:04 a.m. on January 19, when law enforcement located a vehicle believed to be involved in a recent hit-and-run. Upon arrival, officers found an individual at the scene who had collapsed, prompting an urgent call for fire and medical personnel.
Preliminary radio traffic also indicated the possibility that a pedestrian was struck and may have walked away before responders arrived. Details surrounding the injured party and the nature of the initial crash remain limited.
Authorities noted that the driver associated with the abandoned vehicle may have been impaired at the time of the incident. It is not yet known whether any arrests have been made.
The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash and the condition of those involved.
Our thoughts are with anyone affected by this incident, and we hope for a full recovery for those injured.
