Phoenix authorities were on the scene late Thursday night following a tragic accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 9:25 PM at the intersection of 67th Avenue and Indian School Road.
Phoenix Police and Phoenix Fire crews were dispatched after reports emerged that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, identified as an adult female, was rushed to a local hospital but was sadly pronounced deceased.
As a result of the collision, Indian School Road was closed between 67th Avenue and 68th Drive to allow for emergency response and investigation. The Phoenix Police Department has deployed detectives to the scene to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as the road remains closed for the ongoing investigation. The identity of the pedestrian and further details about the accident have not yet been released.