A quiet Maryvale block turned deadly before sunrise Monday when a pickup truck hit a man and killed him on a residential street in west Phoenix. Emergency crews shut down the road for hours while investigators worked the scene and drivers were sent on detours around the neighborhood. Officials have not released the victim’s name or any description of the driver.
According to Arizona's Family, the collision happened in the pre-dawn hours and left one person dead after being struck by a pickup on a local street. The outlet reported that crews blocked off the area for the investigation and that Phoenix police stayed on scene while first responders worked.
What investigators say
Phoenix police open formal fatal-collision investigations whenever a pedestrian is struck and killed, and the department’s media advisories list multiple active collision cases across the city in recent weeks. Per the Phoenix Police Department, detectives and traffic investigators typically reconstruct crash scenes, collect on-site evidence and review any available video before releasing additional details.
Maryvale's recent crash pattern
West Phoenix neighborhoods, including Maryvale, have seen several serious crashes this spring. On April 17, a man was killed after being struck near 26th Avenue and McDowell Road, according to Arizona's Family, highlighting a recent string of traffic investigations in the area.
How to help
Phoenix police are asking anyone with information, video or photos from the scene to contact the department so investigators can piece together what happened. Officials say verified updates will be shared as they become available and once next-of-kin notifications are complete.
This story will be updated as Phoenix police release more information about the crash and the man who was killed.
