BUCKEYE, AZ – Buckeye police said the reward has been raised for information leading to an arrest in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred over six years ago.
A Facebook post by the Buckeye Police Department stated that the Silent Witness reward was increased to $50,000, thanks to a significant donation from the victim’s family and additional funds from the department.
The case dates back to May 22, 2020, when a 16-year-old girl was hit by a car and found dead along Interstate 10 near Watson Road. The girl had been reported missing in Mesa and was listed as a runaway in December 2019.
Detectives gathered and analyzed car parts found at the scene to determine the unknown suspect was likely driving a 2016 to 2018 Honda Civic LX or LE with factory color “midnight burgundy pearl.”
Anyone with information about the incident was asked to call Silent Witness at (480) W-I-T-N-E-S-S, or (480) T-E-S-T-I-G-O for Spanish.
If you were injured or lost a family member to a hit-and-run crash, leave it to Tobler Law’s Phoenix personal injury lawyers to help you pursue legal recourse. We will make it our mission to hold the responsible party accountable and obtain the compensation you deserve for the injuries and losses you have suffered. To schedule a free consultation where we can review your case and your legal options, you can reach us online or by phone at 480-898-9700 today.