Martin Anaya Killed, Frank Avila and Alberto Valenzuela Arrested in Robbery and Hit-and-Run on 35th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Martin Anaya Identified in Fatal Phoenix Hit-and-Run Accident

 
PHOENIX, AZ (October 4, 2023) – The Phoenix Police Department identified 26-year-old Martin Anaya who died after a stabbing and hit-and-run accident on 35th Avenue on October 1.
 
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision happened at Bethany Home Road around 7:30 PM. Based on a report, 28-year-old Frank Avila tried to rob and stabbed Anaya on a city bus prior to the crash.
 
At that point, Anaya ran off the bus, trying to get away. Subsequently, 46-year-old Alberto Valenzuela hit the victim on the road and left the scene.
 
As a result, Anaya sustained grave injuries and died in the incident.
 
A man on the bus then shot Avila. Investigators later arrested Avila and released the man who shot him. They also took Valenzuela into custody for leaving the scene of a deadly collision.
 
As of now, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Martin Anaya.

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