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Phoenix police identify pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run

Posted at 7:37 AM, Jul 23, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-23 10:37:42-04

Authorities have identified a pedestrian who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in northwest Phoenix and they're still searching for the car's driver.

Phoenix police say 27-year-old Joseph Schott was pronounced dead at the scene Friday night.
    
They say Schott was crossing 35th Avenue mid-block when he was struck by a luxury vehicle.
    
Police say the vehicle involved would have some damage to the front.
    
They're asking for any witnesses to the collision so the driver and vehicle can be located.