According to Phoenix police, the accident was reported just after 5 a.m. January 12, near 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road
Phoenix, AZ – A man sustained major injuries in a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in the early morning hours of Monday in central Phoenix.
According to Phoenix police, the accident was reported just after 5 a.m. January 12, near 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road.
Investigations into the incident found that a man was hit by a vehicle near the intersection. It's unclear whether the pedestrian was in the crosswalk when the vehicle struck him.
Police say the pedestrian was rushed to a hospital and was listed in serious condition. The driver remained at the scene after the crash and spoke with the authorities.
Both directions of Buckeye Road were shut down for hours following the crash.
Authorities have not released the identities of the involved parties or further information on the crash. The Phoenix Police Department is handling the investigation.
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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