Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers are asking the public to help identify a silver Mercedes GLC with front-end damage involved in the crash.
Phoenix, Arizona - October 26, 2026
A pedestrian was found dead after being struck by a Mercedes and other vehicles on northbound Interstate 17 near Indian School Road in Phoenix, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS personnel were sent to the wreck around 10 p.m. on a Friday, and the agency is seeking information about the hit-and-run.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday night, as reported on October 26, 2026
- Location: Northbound Interstate 17 near Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: Silver Mercedes GLC with front-end damage, plus other vehicles that have not been described
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Responding agencies: Arizona Department of Public Safety
- Reported by: KTAR News 92.3 FM
Crash Overview
The Arizona Department of Public Safety was called to a location on northbound I-17 by Indian School Road at approximately 10 p.m. Authorities located a person on foot at the scene who had died after being hit by the Mercedes and other vehicles.
According to DPS, every vehicle involved in the hit-and-run left the location. The agency has not said how many vehicles struck the pedestrian.
DPS is asking anyone with information to come forward and is seeking help identifying the silver Mercedes GLC, which has front-end damage. Reports do not describe any cause or allegations.
People Involved
A pedestrian was struck and killed at the scene. Few details about the person have been reported, and investigators have not said why the person was on the highway.
Investigation Status
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation. Reports do not include any officially stated contributing factors, citations, charges or arrests.