Shortly before midnight, on January 29, authorities responded to a call about a pedestrian down in the area of 24th Street and Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ – A driver struck and severely injured a pedestrian near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport late Thursday night, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Shortly before midnight, on January 29, authorities responded to a call about a pedestrian down in the area of 24th Street and Buckeye Road.
Police located a severely injured pedestrian at the scene. The victim had apparently been hit by a car while walking across the street.
The report shows that the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk but was walking against a red light when he was hit.
After evaluation by medics at the scene, the pedestrian was transported to a hospital and was listed in serious condition. His name was not mentioned in the police report.
No information on the involved driver or vehicle was immediately provided.
The Phoenix Police Department is currently investigating the accident.
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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