Toddler Killed in West Phoenix Hit-and-Run

A toddler named Lupe lost his life in a horrific hit-and-run in west Phoenix, sparking heartbreak and outrage as his family fights to honor his memory. The driver, 35-year-old Carlos Rojas Mora, allegedly struck the child after he wandered into traffic, then fled the scene—grabbing his brother’s keys and fleeing in another car before seeking help from a friend to escape to Mexico. Mora was eventually caught early the next morning, claiming he panicked because he feared the child’s father, who he said carried a gun. He’s now charged with hit-and-run resulting in death, while Lupe’s family, devastated by the loss, has launched a GoFundMe and held a candlelight vigil to celebrate his joyful spirit. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6bae6b464a13f5d9