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68-year-old wheelchair user dies after being struck by vehicle in Phoenix

A woman in a motorized wheelchair has died after being struck by a vehicle in Phoenix last week, authorities said.

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PHOENIX — A woman in a motorized wheelchair has died after being struck by a vehicle in Phoenix last week, authorities said.

Officers found 68-year-old Tracie L. Gordon with critical injuries in the area of 75th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard around 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Detectives with the Vehicular Crimes Unit believe the crash occurred when Gordon tried to cross eastbound in her motorized wheelchair against the traffic signal.

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The driver stayed on the scene, police said.

The Phoenix Fire Department arrived to bring her to a hospital, where she was treated by medical staff. However, she died from her injuries a day later, police said.

Impairment is not believed to have played a role in the car crash.

Serena O'Sullivan KTAR News Reporter and Editor

Serena O’Sullivan is a Phoenix-based news reporter and content editor for KTAR.com, where she covers local and national stories with a digital-first approach. Her reporting has appeared in major outlets including USA Today, Arizona Republic, Phoenix… Read more

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