Arizona Department of Public Safety Requests the Public’s Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit‑and‑run crash on northbound Interstate 17. Investigators are seeking a silver Mercedes GLC model with front‑end damage. 

At approximately 10:08 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, troopers responded to reports of a crash on the northbound I‑17 near Indian School Road, at milepost 203. For reasons that remain under investigation, a pedestrian was walking on the highway when the individual was struck by multiple vehicles. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

All involved vehicles left the area following the collision. 

The Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit detectives are leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to call 1‑877‑429‑8477 or submit a tip online at azdps.gov/tips. Please reference incident I26065383.