Richard D. Miller, an adult male bicyclist, was critically injured in a hit-and-run collision near 35th Avenue and El Caminito Drive in Phoenix on the early morning of Feb. 28, 2026, officials said. According to the Phoenix Police Department, a vehicle struck Miller around 1:14 a.m., and he was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he died nine days later.
Police said the collision occurred at approximately 1:14 a.m. near 35th Avenue and El Caminito Drive in west Phoenix. According to the Phoenix Police Department, a vehicle struck Richard D. Miller, an adult male bicyclist, who was riding along the roadway at the time. Officers arriving at the scene found Miller in critical condition lying in the roadway. The Phoenix Fire Department responded shortly thereafter and provided emergency medical care before transporting Miller to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The Phoenix Police Department identified the incident as a hit-and-run because the driver did not remain at the scene after the collision.
Officials confirmed that Miller’s injuries were severe, and he remained hospitalized for nine days. Records show that he was pronounced dead on March 7, 2026, following complications from the crash. Authorities have not released any description of the suspect vehicle or the driver, and no arrests or public identification of a suspect have been made as of this report.
The investigation is ongoing, with police withholding details such as vehicle speed, direction of travel, and lane position at impact. The early morning timing of the crash suggests that lighting conditions were dark, though no specific weather information was provided. The Phoenix Police Department is leading the inquiry and continues to seek information from the public to aid in identifying the driver responsible for the collision.
This incident is part of a series of hit-and-run collisions involving bicyclists in Phoenix. Recent cases include a fatal crash near Cave Creek Road and Greenway Road, where police arrested a suspect after the driver initially fled the scene. Another deadly hit-and-run occurred near 16th Street and Buckeye Road, involving a light-colored truck; police described the vehicle and called for public assistance through Silent Witness, a local tip line. Additionally, a teenage bicyclist was injured in a hit-and-run near 35th Avenue and Missouri Avenue, with the vehicle leaving before officers arrived. In October 2025, a cyclist was struck by a white Nissan Altima at 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road; police reviewed surveillance footage and witness statements in that investigation.
Phoenix authorities have historically partnered with community organizations such as Silent Witness to encourage witnesses to report information. In past cases, law enforcement has offered rewards for tips leading to arrests. The department’s approach typically includes canvassing the area, reviewing available video footage, and tracking vehicle damage to identify suspects. While no specific public appeals have been released in Miller’s case, police generally urge anyone with knowledge of hit-and-run incidents to come forward.
The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision that led to Miller’s death. Officials have not disclosed further details but are working to identify and apprehend the driver who fled the scene.
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