Overview
- The 17-year-old, struck around noon Thursday near Chandler High School, died at the hospital, authorities confirmed Saturday morning.
- Emergency crews responded on Arizona Avenue near Detroit Street and took the student to Chandler Regional Medical Center in extremely critical condition.
- Investigators say the driver remained on site and has been cooperating with police as they review what happened.
- Witnesses told officers the student was crossing outside a marked crosswalk when the car hit them.
- Chandler Unified School District contacted the family and made counselors and support staff available to students and employees.