According to the report, a truck struck a man in the intersection. It’s unclear whether the pedestrian was in the crosswalk when he was hit by the truck
Phoenix, AZ – A man was struck and critically injured by a vehicle early Tuesday morning in south Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
The accident occurred just after midnight on Tuesday, December 16, in the area of 24th Street and Broadway Road.
According to the report, a truck struck a man in the intersection. It’s unclear whether the pedestrian was in the crosswalk when he was hit by the truck.
The PPD and firefighters responded to the scene and located the victim with major injuries. The victim was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. As of Thursday evening, authorities confirmed that the patient was still in critical condition.
The driver of the truck remained at the scene and was cooperative with the investigators. The driver was not suspected of impairment.
Authorities have not yet identified the driver or pedestrian involved in the incident.
Roads were shut down near the intersection as authorities investigated the incident. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Phoenix continues to experience a high volume of vehicle collisions, consistently accounting for a disproportionate share of Arizona’s total crashes and fatalities, though recent preliminary data shows a slight decline in fatal crashes in 2024. The city logged 37,472 crashes in 2024, which translates to an average of over 102 accidents per day. In 2022, Phoenix recorded 38,311 total crashes, resulting in 282 fatalities and over 10,000 personal injuries. The city is ranked as one of the deadliest major cities in the US for traffic fatalities per capita. Â Key contributing factors in Phoenix crashes include speeding, which is a factor in approximately 34% of deadly crashes, and distracted driving. Alcohol-related incidents also remain a concern, particularly on weekend nights. Pedestrians and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable; pedestrian collisions resulted in 249 deaths in Arizona in 2024, while motorcycle fatalities account for 20% of all fatal crashes in Phoenix.
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