Phoenix, AZ – 29-year-old Giovany Escobedo was hit and killed by multiple vehicles at an intersection in Phoenix on Friday night. According to the authorities, the pedestrian accident happened near the intersection of 83rd Avenue and Osborn Road.
Escobedo was crossing the street in a crosswalk when he was struck by a car. The man went down and was run over by several other vehicles.
Giovany was pronounced dead at the scene.
All involved drivers except one remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
No other details regarding the crash were available.
The accident remains under investigation.
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