Early Saturday morning, a vibrant young man’s future was stopped in its tracks on a busy Phoenix street. At roughly 9 a.m., officers with the Phoenix Police Department responded to the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road after a call for a body in the roadway. There, they discovered 21-year-old Latwan Xavier Dossie unconscious. Despite the efforts of fire and medical crews, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe Dossie was struck by a vehicle, though they have not yet determined exactly how the incident occurred. Detectives closed the area for several hours, working to reconstruct what led to his death. A key lead: a gray Audi has been identified as the possible vehicle involved in the crash. Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the event—or whose surveillance footage captures it—to contact the tip line.
The announcement of Dossie’s passing sent shockwaves through his community. Friends describe him as a young man “full of life,” someone whose presence was bright and whose loss will leave a void. In the hours following the tragedy, family members spoke quietly of the promise he held and the suddenness with which everything changed.
Although the details remain sparse, what is clear is that even the smallest moment can carry irreversible consequences. Police continue to piece together what happened: how Dossie came to be in the roadway, why the vehicle involved failed to stop or to avoid contact, and what cues might have prevented this tragedy. They emphasize that even seemingly minor information—a dash-cam clip, a neighbor’s timeline, a passerby’s recollection—could be the break in the case the investigation needs.
At its heart, this incident reminds us of the fragility of life and the importance of looking out for one another in public spaces. Roads meant for transit become the site of loss when something goes wrong—whether through human error, momentary distraction, or unforeseen circumstance. Community awareness and cooperation may help bring clarity, answers and closure.
The family of Latwan Xavier Dossie now faces the unbearable: planning ahead without him present. While the investigation continues, the ask is simple yet powerful: if you were near the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road early Saturday morning, or you saw anything unusual—especially involving a gray Audi—reach out. Your voice may help restore a bit of order to a situation that, for one family, has become heartbreakingly chaotic.
In the midst of grief, one hope persists: that the young man who brought joy to those around him will be remembered, that answers will come, and that his death will not fade into silence.
