PHOENIX — A man is dead and a suspect is at large after a deadly hit-and-run crash Saturday morning in central Phoenix.
Phoenix police say it happened just after 10:15 a.m. near 36th Street and Thomas Road.
When officers got to the scene, they found a man who was riding a moped with serious injuries.
He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
The man has been identified as 34-year-old Leif Chapin.
Police say the other vehicle involved in the crash left the scene.
Officials say that Chapin was riding his moped southbound on 36th Street when a vehicle traveling northbound turned left in front of him.
The area around 36th Street and Thomas Road is blocked in all directions until police complete their investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
