PHOENIX — A man in a wheelchair was struck by two vehicles and killed Saturday night, according to Phoenix police.
Officials say the crash happened in a residential area near 48th Street and McDowell Road.
Phoenix police originally believed the man was hit by one vehicle. On Tuesday, they said they now believe he was hit by two. They added that they are investigating the time frame as to when each vehicle struck him.
Police originally stated the victim as female, but have now identified the victim as a 40-year-old male, Jeremy Ortiz, who was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The drivers left the area and have not been identified.
This incident is under investigation.
