Phoenix police are investigating the death of a man found Saturday morning in south Phoenix, who authorities believe may have been struck by a vehicle that left the scene.
Officers responded around 9 a.m. to the area of 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road after receiving reports of a body in the roadway. When they arrived, they found 21-year-old Latwan Xavier Dossie, who showed signs of being hit by a car, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Phoenix Fire Department personnel pronounced Dossie dead at the scene.
Investigators said they are searching for a gray Audi that may have been involved in the crash. The area was temporarily closed as detectives collected evidence and canvassed for witnesses.
Anyone with information about the incident or the vehicle involved is urged to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers.
