A woman has died and a man is in recovery after both were struck by an SUV in a Phoenix intersection, authorities confirmed. The tragic incident occurred just before 7 p.m. north of 44th Street and Osborn Road, as reported by AZFamily.com. The victims, found by emergency crews lying in the road, were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Sadly, the woman succumbed to her injuries.
Per details from the Phoenix police, the two were attempting to cross 44th Street when the collision happened. Released by the nearby SUV, it's unclear whether the victims were in a crosswalk or not at the time they were hit. According to AZFamily.com, the driver of the SUV was not impaired during the crash.
In an unrelated report by the Pacific Attorney Group, they mention the time of the accident at around 6:40 p.m., suggesting a brief discrepancy with the time initially reported. The driver involved stayed at the scene, and the intersection was shut down for investigation. Authorities did not specify how the crash unfolded.
Further insights from the Pacific Attorney Group expound on the legal implications following such incidents, noting that in cases where a driver's negligence is evident, the victim or their next of kin may seek compensation. However, if the pedestrian was partially at fault, they may still be entitled to recover damages from the at-fault driver under the comparative fault law. The firm encourages anyone affected by a pedestrian accident to contact them for legal assistance.
