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Woman killed in apparent hit-and-run crash near 27th Avenue and Jackson Street

The woman died from her injuries at the scene
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PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead early Tuesday morning.

Officers were called to the area of 27th Avenue and Jackson Street around 3:45 a.m. after receiving reports of a woman down in the roadway.

The victim, 61-year-old Kathleen McGuire, had obvious signs of trauma and witnesses said she had been struck by a four-door passenger car that drove off from the scene.

Police say McGuire died from her injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and police have not provided more information on any suspects.