Tragedy struck Phoenix earlier this month with the death of a 79-year-old pedestrian after a car collision. According to a report by FOX 10 Phoenix, the incident occurred on Monday evening near 43rd Avenue and Bell Road. The victim, identified as Manuel Figueroa, succumbed to his injuries two days later.
Phoenix Police Sgt. Robert Scherer provided details, noting, "Preliminary information suggests that Figueroa was crossing 43rd Avenue, mid-block, when he was struck by the vehicle involved, which was traveling southbound." The driver involved stayed at the scene, and impairment does not appear to have been a factor, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.
The sobering incident is now under close investigation by the Phoenix Police Department. Consistent with their previous statements, KTAR News confirmed that the driver showed no signs of impairment and complied with authorities by remaining at the scene.
