Early Monday morning, as students were returning for their first day at Greenway High School, a distressing incident occurred near the school's vicinity. 12News reports that a young girl sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car at the intersection of 39th Avenue and Greenway Road. The accident took place around 7:45 A.M., stirring the community as responders rushed to aid the victim.
Responding to the incident with urgency, Phoenix police and emergency teams arrived at the scene and found the girl seriously injured. Having been rushed to a local hospital, police later updated the public, announcing around 10:00 a.m. that the girl was in a stable condition, noted by what 12News described in their coverage. The intersection was temporarily closed to traffic but has since reopened.
Police have so far withheld details such as the girl's identity and age, as the matter is under investigation.
A separate report by ABC15 Arizona adds that today marked the commencement of classes at the school adjacent to 39th Avenue and Greenway Road, which may have contributed to the pedestrian traffic in the area. The nature of the crash prompts local residents to remember the ever-present dangers of bustling streets and the care needed to traverse them, especially in school zones. Updates on the investigation will be provided as they are made available.
