Tragic Hit-and-Run Ends in Death

A heartbreaking tragedy struck late Sunday night in west Phoenix when a 16-month-old girl, Lupe Morales, was fatally struck by a vehicle near 31st Ave and Buckeye Rd. The driver, 35-year-old Carlos Rojas Mora, allegedly fled the scene and was later arrested after his friend turned him in. Charged with hit-and-run resulting in death, Mora reportedly told police he fled out of fear of the child’s father. The child’s parents, devastated and furious, called him a “monster” for abandoning the scene. Prosecutors say Mora asked his friend to drive him toward Mexico, but the friend contacted police and dropped him off — leading to his arrest during a traffic stop Monday morning. Phoenix police are urging everyone to stop, check, and call after any accident — officers are there to help. Mora is currently held on a $100,000 cash-only bond. 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/df9fe5d6bc6883a3