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Tyretta Yazzie Killed in Phoenix Crash on 51st and Glenrosa

Phoenix, Arizona (July 11, 2023) – Tyretta Yazzie, 41, was killed in an auto-pedestrian crash on Tuesday morning in Phoenix, according to the authorities.

The wreck took place at around 4:45 a.m. near 51st and Glenrosa avenues.

Police said man and woman were attempting to walk across 51st Avenue mid-block when the pedestrians were hit by a car traveling south on 51st Avenue.

The driver tried to avoid the pedestrians by drifting and braking, but was not successful.

The woman, identified as Yazzie, was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.

The male victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene.

Authorities are investigating the incident.