PHOENIX — A 28-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection to the hit-and-run crash that killed an 8-year-old boy in February.
Officials say the crash happened just after 5 p.m. on February 11 near 67th Avenue and Thomas Road.
A vehicle was driving northbound on 67th Avenue when it hit the boy who reportedly stepped off the sidewalk and into the street, according to police.
The boy was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. He has been identified by police as Jerel Glenn.
28-year-old Christopher Silva-Conchillos was arrested on Friday, March 3 in connection to the crash.
🚨 WANTED 🚨
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) February 12, 2023
A juvenile was struck and killed just after 5pm by this truck in the area of 67th Ave. & Thomas. The truck is described as a maroon, or faded red, 4-door pickup truck with a chrome strip. The truck was last seen heading northbound on 67th Ave. pic.twitter.com/8K7I9KDaoy
