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Tucson Police seek help in locating driver who struck a 2-year-old

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Silver 2011-2014 Ford F150 suspected in hit-and-run
Posted at 1:44 PM, Apr 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-04-21 11:29:16-04

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Police are seeking the community's help in locating the driver and vehicle that struck 2-year-old, Catalina Rodriguez at approximately 6:28 P.M. on Friday, April 16.

The child was being pushed in a stroller by a family member while the pregnant mother walked alongside.

Catalina remains in critical condition at a local hospital. Her mother sustained minor injuries.

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Tucson Police are seeking the community's help in locating the driver and vehicle that struck 2-year-old Catalina Rodriguez at approximately 6:28 P.M. on Friday, April 16.

The family was crossing W. Irvington Road in a pedestrian crosswalk at S. 9th Avenue.

The vehicle that left the scene is described as a Silver 2011-2014 Ford F150, 4x4 Platinum Edition truck with a silver wrap along the rear tailgate, according to TPD.

Below is a photo of the suspected vehicle that left the scene:

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The vehicle that left the scene was described as a silver or gray 2000's Ford F150, according to TPD.

Anyone with any information regarding this collision is urged to contact 911 or 88-CRIME.