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Woman Killed After Being Struck by Valley Metro Bus in West Phoenix

Investigators are reviewing onboard camera footage to determine whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk.

Overview

  • Police say the bus was eastbound on Van Buren and was turning south onto a frontage road when it struck a woman who later died at the scene.
  • The bus driver, who was the only person on board, remained at the scene and investigators have interviewed personnel as part of the inquiry.
  • Officers closed southbound 59th Avenue, the adjacent Loop 202 on-ramp and eastbound Van Buren for several hours while collecting evidence.
  • Phoenix police are treating the collision as an active investigation and have not released the victim’s identity or announced any findings or charges.
  • The crash joins other recent fatal traffic incidents in Phoenix and could prompt renewed attention to street‑safety reviews and transit procedures.