Jaime Pacheco Ramirez Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash on 19th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Phoenix, AZ (November 17, 2025) — 15-year-old Jaime Pacheco Ramirez lost his life Friday evening after an alleged impaired driver hit him near 19th Avenue and Cactus Road in north Phoenix.

Police say the crash happened just before 5 p.m. Officers arrived to find Ramirez critically injured on the sidewalk. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive.

Investigators report that a man driving north on 19th Avenue was speeding when he lost control and struck the teen. The driver initially stayed at the scene but ran off as officers arrived. Police caught and arrested him after a brief chase.

The driver was later hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening and underwent DUI processing. Charges will be finalized once toxicology results are completed. Authorities say he will face multiple charges once he is released from medical care.

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Sweet Lawyers extends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jaime Pacheco Ramirez. Losing a loved one is devastating, and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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