‘I just want justice’: Family mourns toddler killed in west Phoenix hit-and-run

Published
June 09, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
31st Avenue and Buckeye Road
Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: A 16‐month‐old toddler was struck by a car near 31st Avenue and Buckeye Road in west Phoenix late Sunday night. The driver fled the scene, was later arrested on a hit‐and‐run charge involving death.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Lupe Morales Pedestrian Fatal
Carlos Rojas Mora Driver Unknown

Original reporting

‘I just want justice’: Family mourns toddler killed in west Phoenix hit-and-run

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