According to the Phoenix Police Department, a man was attempting to run across the street when a vehicle hit him. It’s still unclear why the pedestrian ended up in the vehicle’s path
Phoenix, AZ – A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle on a Phoenix street on Saturday morning, according to the authorities.
The incident transpired in the area of 79th Avenue and McDowell Road on Saturday, March 7.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, a man was attempting to run across the street when a vehicle hit him. It’s still unclear why the pedestrian ended up in the vehicle’s path.
Police and the Phoenix Fire Department crews arrived at the scene shortly after and located the severely injured pedestrian.
The victim was then taken to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s identity was not immediately released.
According to police, impairment is not suspected to have played any role in the incident. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.
Preliminary reports indicate that the pedestrian’s failure to yield to the right-of-way may have played a role in the crash.
At this time, no additional details on the incident have been released. The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate the deadly incident.
Phoenix continues to experience a high rate of pedestrian fatalities, which remain nearly double the national average. According to Phoenix Police and NHTSA data, pedestrian deaths peaked at 117 in 2022 but have since shown a promising downward trend, dropping to 87 in 2023 and approximately 80 in 2024. Despite this decline, pedestrians still account for over 20% of all traffic-related fatalities in the city.
The majority of these incidents—roughly 76%—occur in dark or low-light conditions, particularly between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Safety reports identify that over 50% of fatalities involve pedestrians crossing mid-block on high-speed arterials rather than at designated crosswalks.
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