Modesto Cortez Killed, Luis Ybarra Arrested in Hit-and-Run on 19th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Modesto Cortez Identified in Fatal Crash with Hit-and-Run Driver in Phoenix

 
PHOENIX, AZ (October 8, 2024) – The Phoenix Police Department identified 67-year-old Modesto Cortez who died in a hit-and-run on 19th Avenue on September 30.
 
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the collision happened at Roosevelt Street. Based on a report, 21-year-old Luis Zuno Ybarra was driving a gray Nissan Sentra during the crash.
 
Due to unknown reasons, he failed to yield while turning left at the intersection and struck a red Dodge Avenger. The Dodge then lost control and went into oncoming traffic before colliding with a Datsun pickup truck. A black Jeep Compass hit the Avenger and the pickup before striking a parked vehicle nearby.
 
After the crash, police say Ybarra left the scene.
 
As a result, Cortez, who was in one of the cars, suffered grave injuries and died in the incident.
 
Several other victims, including two teens, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
 
Two witnesses reported Ybarra’s whereabouts. Detectives located, arrested, and booked him into the Maricopa County jail on a $100,000 bond.
 
As of now, an investigation into the case is ongoing. In addition, no other details are available.

We send our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Modesto Cortez.

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