According to a preliminary investigation, Sinclair was attempting to cross 7th Avenue inside a crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound
Phoenix, AZ.- A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday night.
The victim was identified by the Phoenix Police Department as William Sinclair, 84. His city of residence was not available.
Just before 10:45 p.m. December 18, authorities responded to reports of an accident in the area of 7th Avenue and Fillmore Street.
At the scene, police and firefighters located Sinclair with major injuries.
According to a preliminary investigation, Sinclair was attempting to cross 7th Avenue inside a crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound.
The Phoenix Police Department reported that Sinclair was rushed to a hospital, where he was later declared deceased. The driver, who was not immediately named, stayed at the scene and was cooperative with the investigators.
Impairement was not suspected to have played a role in the incident.
No additional details were released on the incident.
The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the crash.
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. Â 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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