Driver arrested after toddler killed in hit-and-run in west Phoenix

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
31st Avenue and Buckeye Road
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Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: A toddler was struck by a car near 31st Avenue and Buckeye Road in west Phoenix late Sunday night. The child was taken to a hospital but later died from severe injuries. The driver, Carlos Rojas Mora, fled the scene and was subsequently arrested on hit‐and‐run with death charges.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatal
Carlos Rojas Mora Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Driver arrested after toddler killed in hit-and-run in west Phoenix

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