On July 11, 2025, a woman and her dog were fatally struck by separate hit-and-run drivers near 51st Avenue and Elwood Street in Phoenix, according to police reports. The incidents involved two distinct collisions, prompting authorities to seek community assistance in the investigation. The woman was later identified by Phoenix police as the pedestrian who died after being hit by a car near the Arizona Biltmore Hotel. The police department confirmed the fatality occurred while the woman was crossing the street on Monday morning. The case remains under investigation as law enforcement continues to gather information.