At about 6:40 p.m. January 10, authorities responded to calls of an auto-pedestrian collision on 67th and Clarendon avenues
Phoenix, AZ – A man was left in critical condition when he was hit by a vehicle at a west Phoenix intersection on Saturday evening, the Phoenix Police Department reported.
At about 6:40 p.m. January 10, authorities responded to calls of an auto-pedestrian collision on 67th and Clarendon avenues.
Investigations into the crash found that a man was struck by a car near the intersection. The manner in which the man was hit still remained under investigation.
The Phoenix police and Phoenix Fire Department personell responded to the scene of the accident and rendered aid to the pedestrian.
Medics transported the pedestrian to a local hospital with injuries that were described as life-threatening.
The driver was unhurt and stayed at the site of the collision. The identities of both the pedestrian and the involved driver were not immediately available.
According to Phoenix police, impairment was not suspected to have factored in the collision. At this time, investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of 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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