Man arrested after toddler was struck and killed by car in Phoenix: PD

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

Summary

Car Crash Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: A toddler was struck by a vehicle in the driveway at the intersection of 31st Avenue and Buckeye Road on the night of June 7. The child was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased, and the driver, 35‐year‐old Carlos Rojas Mora, was arrested and booked into jail.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Man arrested after toddler was struck and killed by car in Phoenix: PD | FOX 10 Phoenix

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