According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the incident happened shortly after 4 a.m. July 21, on State Route 347 near milepost 187 in Sacaton
Maricopa, AZ – One person was killed in an auto-pedestrian collision that took place near Maricopa early Tuesday morning.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the incident happened shortly after 4 a.m. July 21, on State Route 347 near milepost 187 in Sacaton.
Authorities reported that a pedestrian was hit by at least one vehicle on the highway. The exact circumstances under which the collision happened were not immediately released.
According to the AZDPS, the involved pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The identities of the involved driver and the deceased pedestrian were not immediately released.
The accident led to the closure of SR 347 in both directions between Interstate 17 and Riggs Road as authorities examined and cleared the scene. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced the reopening of the roadway shortly before 8 a.m.
The cause of the collision remained under investigation and further details were expected to be released.