Peoria has been the site of two recent pedestrian accidents, one leaving an individual with serious injuries and another resulting in a fatality. According to FOX 10 Phoenix, on the night of Tuesday, there was a crash near Northern and 91st avenues which occurred just before 7 p.m., where a pedestrian was struck, sustaining serious injuries and was subsequently hospitalized. The involved driver remained at the scene and has been cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

Additionally, in a separate incident reported earlier by AZFamily, a person was killed after being hit by a car around 5 a.m. near 68th and Olive avenues; the police have confirmed the death at the scene, the driver in this case also stayed and cooperated with law enforcement officers while impairment and speed are not presently considered factors in the collision, Olive Avenue was closed for investigation but later reopened prior to the morning rush.

The names of the victims have not been disclosed in either case as investigations continue. Details surrounding the causes of the December 3 crash remain unclear, and the Peoria Police Department has not made any further statements regarding potential charges or determinations of fault. The community is reminded to exercise caution and be vigilant for pedestrians while driving, especially during hours of low visibility or heavy traffic.

Traffic flow in the affected areas has since returned to normal, and authorities are likely to release additional information as the investigations progress. Stay tuned for further updates or statements from the Peoria Police Department concerning these incidents. Those with knowledge of either event are encouraged to come forward and aid in piecing together these tragic occurrences.