The Arizona Department of Public Safety has identified a construction worker who was struck by a vehicle on 35th Avenue in West Phoenix, Thursday morning, as  64-year-old Vicente Catellanos Rodriguez, of Tolleson
Phoenix, AZ – The Arizona Department of Public Safety has identified a construction worker who was struck by a vehicle on 35th Avenue in West Phoenix, Thursday morning, as  64-year-old Vicente Catellanos Rodriguez, of Tolleson.
The accident happened at around 5:15 a.m. November 13, 2025, on the westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 35th Avenue.
Rodriguez was hit by a vehicle while crossing the on-ramp to reach a construction work area on the north shoulder of the freeway.
He was rushed to the hospital, where he later died.
An investigation is underway.
ORIGINAL STORY
Phoenix, AZ – Authorities are investigating a serious injury crash that occurred early this morning on 35th Avenue in West Phoenix.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety responded to the crash on the 35th Avenue on-ramp near Loop 101 Papago Freeway at around 5:15 a.m.
Reportedly, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle inside a construction zone at the on-ramp.
The pedestrian was rushed to a hospital with severe injuries for treatment.
The driver behind the wheel stayed at the location and cooperated with the officers.
The westbound Loop 101 on-ramp at 35th Avenue was closed but reopened shortly after 7:30 a.m.
The cause of the accident is under investigation.