GLENDALE – The Glendale Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a deadly hit and run accident.
According to the Glendale Police Department, on March 27, 2021 just prior to 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of a hit and run accident involving two pedestrians just East of 71st Ave and Glendale Ave. Officers arrived on scene and located Gustav Danielson and an as yet identified man. The two men had been in the roadway working to remove traffic barricades from an earlier accident that had caused roadway closures. Both men were transported to a local valley hospital for treatment.
Mr. Danielson, age 37, of Avondale, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The second victim, only identified as a 35-year-old man from Gilbert and is currently in stable condition.
Vehicular Crimes detectives have identified the hit and run vehicle from surveillance video. It is believed to be a 2013-2017 Dodge Ram silver in color. The truck should have damage to the front-end driver’s side and is missing the front driver’s side mirror from this collision. A still photograph has been included of the suspected hit and run vehicle.
Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the vehicle and the driver. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO or the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000.