Overview
- The pedestrian was struck and killed around 4:30 a.m. Thursday in westbound lanes of Interstate 10 in Phoenix's West Valley, officials said.
- Arizona Department of Public Safety said the person, described only as a man, was hit by two vehicles and was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators have opened a formal probe.
- Local crews reported the collision near 63rd Avenue while DPS cited near 67th Avenue, creating an unresolved location discrepancy in coverage.
- Multiple westbound lanes, including the HOV lane, were closed for hours and created significant delays during the morning commute.
- On-scene video captured by reporters showed a person running on the freeway before the crash but that footage has not been verified and investigators will rely on forensics, witness interviews, and vehicle checks before releasing conclusions.