Investigators reported that a car stopped at a light on Deer Valley Road was headed west when a woman stepped out in front of the car and was struck
Phoenix, AZ – An investigation is underway after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle near Interstate 17 in north Phoenix on Thursday morning.
According to Phoenix police, the accident was reported just before 6 a.m. January 15, at Deer Valley Road and 26th Avenue.
Investigators reported that a car stopped at a light on Deer Valley Road was headed west when a woman stepped out in front of the car and was struck.
The woman sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where she was declared deceased. At the time of the report, the woman’s identity was not made public.
Police evaluated the driver at the scene and determined that the driver was not impaired by drugs or alcohol.
The Phoenix Police Department is still gathering more information as they piece together evidence to establish the circumstances of the collision.
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. Â 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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