Hit-and-run suspect leaves Phoenix teen with broken legs

PHOENIX — Detectives are seeking information regarding a hit-and-run case in which a woman struck a teenager with her car on March 22 and fled the scene.

Authorities say the 17-year-old victim was riding a motorcycle with his friends. along seventh street just south of Thunderbird Road when a woman in a red minivan attempted to back out of her parking spot and turn left before colliding with the boy.

The driver stopped, exited the vehicle and was confronted by a witness before getting back into her car and leaving the scene. Officials say it was possible she was driving a 2008-2012 Chrysler Pacifica.

The boy suffered two broken legs and other injuries from which he is still recovering.

Detectives are asking the community to help identify the woman responsible for the collision. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run case is asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.

Silent Witness is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information regarding the case.