In a distressing turn of events in Glendale, two pedestrians have been seriously injured after a vehicle struck them Friday night. The incident occurred close to the intersection of 59th Avenue and Greenway Road, as reported by ABC15. The police were summoned to the scene shortly before 9:30 p.m. and discovered two individuals who had been hit while crossing mid-block.
Due to the collision, a significant portion of 59th Avenue was shut down, affecting the thoroughfare north of Greenway Road to Mary Jane Lane in both directions. The roadway's closure was an immediate response to the accident and remains so as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Both victims are currently battling life-threatening injuries in a hospital. As told by AZ Family, this follows the response by officers to the scene around 9:20 p.m. due to reports of the accident.
At this time, details about the identities of the pedestrians and the driver involved have not been disclosed. The severity of the accident has prompted a full investigation, as officials work to piece together the events that led to the pedestrians being struck.
While the intersection is still under the scrutiny of this investigation, further information about the accident has yet to be released. With the road closure expected to impact traffic flow, commuters and residents in the vicinity were compelled to seek alternative routes.
