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id: b362b56ded
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 20:25 MST
updated: 2026-11-06 14:31 MST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Mesa vet tech injured in hit-and-run at pet hospital

A driver backed into a vet tech at a Mesa pet hospital and drove away, caught on video, AZFamily reported. The couple allegedly failed to pay a vet bill.

Section: [Public Safety](/phoenix/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [AZFamily (KTVK 3TV / CBS 5 KPHO)](https://www.azfamily.com/2026/11/06/east-valley-vet-tech-hurt-hit-and-run-after-couple-allegedly-failed-pay-vet-bill/), 2026-11-05 20:25 MST: Mesa vet tech hurt in hit-and-run after couple allegedly failed to pay vet bill
- [FOX 10 Phoenix (KSAZ)](https://www.fox10phoenix.com/video/fmc-seuspgitqn1ohy5d), 2026-11-06 14:31 MST: Hit-and-run reported at Mesa animal hospital

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