According to a preliminary investigation, a man was attempting to walk across the roadway mid-block and outside of a crosswalk when he was hit by a truck traveling through the area
Phoenix, AZ – A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian at a Phoenix intersection early Sunday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
At around 3:25 a.m. January 18, authorities responded to reports of a collision on 22nd Avenue and Cactus Road.
According to a preliminary investigation, a man was attempting to walk across the roadway mid-block and outside of a crosswalk when he was hit by a truck traveling through the area.
Officers from the PPD and Phoenix Fire crews responded to the scene and located the involved vehicle and pedestrian.
The pedestrian was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared deceased. The victim's identity was not immediately released by the authorities.
The involved driver stayed at the scene and was cooperative with the investigators. Police reported that impairement and speed were unlikely factors in the collision.
The Phoenix Police Department is investigating to establish the cause of the accident.
Phoenix experiences a high volume of traffic collisions and ranks as one of the deadliest major cities in the U.S. for traffic fatalities. According to the preliminary 2024 Arizona Crash Facts Summary, Phoenix recorded 37,472 total crashes, which averages out to over 102 incidents per day. These crashes resulted in 265 fatalities and more than 10,449 injuries within the year. Phoenix consistently accounts for a significant portion of all crashes and traffic deaths in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona. The primary contributing factors to collisions in Phoenix include speeding (a factor in over 30% of crashes), distracted driving (around 28%), and driving under the influence (DUI). Lack of seatbelt usage is also a major concern, as unbelted occupants are significantly more likely to die in a crash than those who are buckled up. High-risk areas for accidents often cluster around major freeway interchanges like the I-10 and I-17, as well as busy intersections such as 7th Avenue and Indian School Road.
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