Phoenix police investigate fatal hit-and-run on Camelback Road near 36th Street involving a motorized scooter

What happened

A man died after a hit-and-run crash late Wednesday night near 36th Street and Camelback Road in Phoenix, authorities said. Officers responded to the area at about 10:30 p.m. and found the victim with critical injuries. He was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators said the man was riding a motorized scooter and was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Camelback Road as he attempted to cross the roadway. The driver left the scene before police arrived. As of the latest police update, the victim’s identity had not been released, and no description of the suspect vehicle or driver had been made public.

What is known and what remains unclear

• Confirmed: The collision occurred near 36th Street and Camelback Road at about 10:30 p.m.; the victim was on a motorized scooter; the striking vehicle was westbound on Camelback Road; the driver left the scene; the victim later died at the hospital.

• Not yet released publicly: The victim’s name, the vehicle’s make/model, and whether any surveillance video, witnesses, or physical evidence has identified the driver.

• Under investigation: The sequence of movements before impact (including right-of-way), whether speed or impairment played a role, and whether roadway conditions contributed.

Why Camelback Road is a recurring focus in traffic investigations

Camelback Road is one of Phoenix’s major east–west corridors, running through dense commercial areas and residential neighborhoods and connecting to high-traffic north–south routes. That mix can increase conflict points between vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and micromobility users, particularly at night when visibility is reduced and closing speeds are harder to judge. Investigators typically assess lighting, sightlines, traffic-signal timing where applicable, and whether marked crossing options were nearby.

Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact Phoenix Police.

What typically happens next in a fatal hit-and-run investigation

In fatal hit-and-run cases, detectives generally work to identify the vehicle through a combination of canvassing nearby businesses and residences for video, collecting roadway debris or paint transfer, reviewing traffic-camera coverage where available, and interviewing potential witnesses. If the involved vehicle is located, investigators may look for collision damage consistent with the reported impact and seek forensic comparisons.

The investigation remains active. No arrest has been announced, and police have not released additional details about the suspect vehicle or the driver.