Javier Benjamin Gonzalez, 19, killed in collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Farlando Smith, on NB I-17 at Thomas Road in Phoenix, Arizona
Man killed in hit-and-run on NB I-17; traffic restricted at Thomas Road
The truck has not been located. It is described as a white or light-colored Chevy short-bed pickup truck with custom tail lamps.
The on-ramp is closed at this time.
Call 1-877-272-8329 or 1-877-2-SAVEAZ if you have any information on this hit-and-run.
DPS: Troopers find truck in fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 17 in Phoenix; suspect on the lam
Troopers say they found and seized the pickup truck that struck and killed Javier Benjamin Gonzalez on Tuesday while serving a search warrant at the Phoenix home of the suspected driver, Farlando Smith.
Suspect in Monday deadly hit-and-run on I-17 surrenders to police
Authorities say 24-year-old Farlando Smith turned himself in to state detectives in Holbrook, Arizona, Thursday morning in connection with the deadly hit-and-run collision that killed 19-year-old Javier Benjamin Gonzalez.
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