Phoenix, CA.- A man was struck and killed by a vehicle at an intersection in the West Valley on Monday evening, according to a report by the Phoenix Police Department.
The accident was reported at around 7:15 p.m. on December 1, 2025, near 41st Avenue and Camelback Road.
According to police, a woman was attempting to cross Camelback Road mid-block when she was struck by a vehicle heading west.
The Phoenix police found the pedestrian with major injuries at the scene. She was transported to a hospital, where she was later declared deceased. She has been identified by the authorities as Essence Stevenson, 27.
The driver stayed at the scene after the collision and was not believed to have been impaired. The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the accident.
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