Early Saturday morning, emergency responders were called to Desert West Park following a report of an injured individual. Phoenix Fire Department received the call from Phoenix Park Rangers shortly before 4:00 AM regarding the incident.
Upon arrival at the scene on 6421 W. Virginia Avenue, firefighters discovered that the individual had been run over by a Park Ranger while sleeping. The victim, a male whose condition remains unknown, was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Phoenix Fire Department requested police assistance, and Phoenix Police officers promptly arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The exact details of how the accident occurred are still under investigation.
Residents and park visitors are advised to be cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially during the early hours when visibility may be limited.
This incident has raised concerns about park safety and the protocols followed by park rangers during their patrols. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
For now, the community hopes for the injured man’s swift recovery and awaits the outcome of the police investigation.