A preliminary investigation found that the woman was walking across the street mid-block and outside of a crosswalk when she was hit by a vehicle. The involved driver fled the scene before authorities arrived
Phoenix, AZ– A woman is dead after being involved in a hit-and-run accident in Phoenix on Monday night, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Shortly before 7:30 p.m. January 12, authorities were called to the scene of an auto-pedestrian collision near 35th Avenue and Thunderbird Road.
A preliminary investigation found that the woman was walking across the street mid-block and outside of a crosswalk when she was hit by a vehicle. The involved driver fled the scene before authorities arrived.
The Phoenix PD and Phoenix Fire Department responded to the scene and found the pedestrian suffering from life-threatening injuries.
The pedestrian was transported to a hospital by medics and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman’s identity was not immediately released.
A description of the involved vehicle or suspect driver was not available. The Phoenix Police Department is still searching for the hit-and-run motorist.
Phoenix experiences a high volume of traffic collisions and ranks as one of the deadliest major cities in the U.S. for traffic fatalities. According to the preliminary 2024 Arizona Crash Facts Summary, Phoenix recorded 37,472 total crashes, which averages out to over 102 incidents per day. These crashes resulted in 265 fatalities and more than 10,449 injuries within the year. Phoenix consistently accounts for a significant portion of all crashes and traffic deaths in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona. Â The primary contributing factors to collisions in Phoenix include speeding (a factor in over 30% of crashes), distracted driving (around 28%), and driving under the influence (DUI). Lack of seatbelt usage is also a major concern, as unbelted occupants are significantly more likely to die in a crash than those who are buckled up. High-risk areas for accidents often cluster around major freeway interchanges like the I-10 and I-17, as well as busy intersections such as 7th Avenue and Indian School Road.
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