Phoenix Community Mourns 21-Year-Old Latwan Dossie After Mysterious Roadway Tragedy

PHOENIX, Arizona — November 1, 2025

A quiet Saturday morning in South Phoenix was shattered by the discovery of a young man’s body lying motionless in the middle of the street — a heartbreaking scene that has left both investigators and the community searching for answers.

The victim has been identified by police as 21-year-old Latwan Xavier Dossie, a Phoenix resident whose life was tragically cut short near 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road.

At approximately 9:00 a.m., Phoenix Police officers responded to reports of an unresponsive man lying in the roadway. When first responders arrived, they found Dossie unconscious and alone. Fire crews attempted to render aid but quickly confirmed the young man had already passed.

The exact sequence of events remains uncertain, but early indicators point to a possible hit-and-run. Investigators believe Dossie may have been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene before anyone could call for help. Police have since named a gray Audi sedan as a potential vehicle of interest, though details about its license plate, driver, or ownership remain under investigation.

Authorities are now urging the public to come forward with any information that could shed light on what happened in those final moments. “Someone saw something,” said Detective Angela McCarthy of the Phoenix Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit. “Even the smallest detail — a passing car, a sound, a reflection from a side mirror — could help us find out who was responsible for this tragedy.”

Nearby residents have expressed shock and sorrow. The intersection of 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road is typically busy during daylight hours, but early morning traffic can be sparse, which may explain the lack of witnesses. Still, the news of a young man losing his life in such a senseless way has deeply shaken the community.

Latwan Xavier Dossie, friends say, was known for his easygoing personality and quiet determination. He had recently been working toward a certification in automotive repair, hoping to open his own small business one day. On social media, tributes have begun pouring in — photos of Dossie smiling with friends, comments recalling his loyalty and sense of humor, and messages from family members pleading for justice.

His cousin, Marissa Dossie, shared an emotional statement:

“Latwan had his whole life ahead of him. He wasn’t perfect, but he was trying to do better, to build something for himself. We just want to know what happened and why no one stopped to help.”

Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby gas stations, traffic cameras, and businesses in hopes of identifying the vehicle or driver involved. However, as of Saturday evening, no suspects have been publicly named, and no arrests have been made.

Police have also asked mechanics and auto shops across the valley to be on the lookout for a gray Audi that may show damage consistent with a collision, particularly to the front or passenger side.

The tragedy marks yet another reminder of the growing dangers of reckless and distracted driving in Phoenix. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), pedestrian-involved crashes have increased steadily in recent years, with hundreds of lives lost annually to hit-and-run incidents statewide.

As the investigation continues, a small makeshift memorial has formed near the intersection where Dossie’s body was found — a few candles, a framed photo, and a note reading, “Gone too soon, never forgotten.”

For now, the questions remain painful and unanswered: Who struck Latwan Dossie that morning? Did they know what had happened? And why didn’t they stop?

The Phoenix Police Department urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 602-262-6151 or submit an anonymous tip online.

As family and friends prepare to lay Dossie to rest, the community holds onto one hope — that justice will come, and that the driver responsible will come forward, allowing his loved ones some measure of peace in the wake of this devastating loss.