According to the Phoenix Police Department, the collision occurred near 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road shortly before 7 a.m. January 22
Phoenix, AZ – An investigation is underway into an incident where two pedestrians were struck and injured by a vehicle near an intersection in Phoenix on Thursday morning.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, the collision occurred near 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road shortly before 7 a.m. January 22.
A preliminary investigation found that two men were walking in the area when they were hit by a vehicle. Details on what led up to the collision were not immediately released.
The PPD and emergency crews responded to the scene shortly after receiving reports of the collision.
After evaluation by the medics, one man was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The second pedestrian was also transported with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene after the collision. The identities of the pedestrians and driver were not immediately released.
Further details on the incident are expected to be released by the Phoenix Police Department, which is 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. 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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