A pedestrian was struck and killed early Tuesday morning near Tolleson, shutting down a major West Valley roadway for hours while investigators worked the scene. Emergency crews pronounced the person dead at the scene, and officers diverted traffic as evidence technicians documented the area.
Road Closed as Investigators Work Scene
Officers stayed on-site for several hours and urged drivers to steer clear while the crash team did its work. The investigation into what led up to the collision is still underway, and officials had not released the victim's name, according to Arizona's Family.
Tolleson Has Seen Similar Crashes
Tolleson and nearby West Valley corridors have seen multiple recent crashes involving people on foot, fueling neighborhood worries about crossings and lighting along busy streets. For instance, ABC15 reported an earlier deadly collision at 83rd Avenue and Buckeye Road, where Tolleson police said the driver cooperated with investigators. City planning documents also identify Buckeye Road and Van Buren Street as high‑priority corridors for pedestrian upgrades, and the city's road-safety plan outlines recommended fixes along with a multi-year schedule.
Safety Plan Backed By Data
The Tolleson Road Safety Action Plan, adopted in June 2025, sets an explicit goal of "zero roadway serious injuries or fatalities" and focuses on near-term projects such as better lighting, clearly marked crosswalks and targeted traffic-control changes. Those measures stem from a data-driven review of crash patterns and collisions involving vulnerable road users, and the plan breaks out specific project phases for corridors where incidents keep happening. Tolleson’s Road Safety Action Plan lays out the detailed analysis and project list.
Investigation Ongoing; Officials Ask For Witnesses
Tolleson police are asking anyone who saw the crash, or who may have video of it, to contact investigators. They said additional details will be released as they become available. Drivers should expect delays in the area while the investigation continues, according to Arizona's Family.
