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Pedestrian dead after getting hit by semi-truck on Phoenix freeway

A pedestrian who was hit by a semi-truck on a Phoenix freeway overnight died, DPS said.

Damon Allred BY DAMON ALLRED
May 30, 2026, 10:59 AM Updated: May 31, 2026, 12:46 pm
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A pedestrian who was struck by a semi-truck overnight died, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said Saturday morning.

The collision happened on Interstate 17 near Thomas Road.

“Preliminary information indicates the pedestrian may have run out into the roadway (before being) struck by the semi,” according to DPS.

No other details were immediately available.

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Damon Allred is a web editor for KTAR.com and serves as the Arizona State reporter and a web editor for ArizonaSports.com. Born and raised in the Valley, Damon has lived in the metro Phoenix area for most of his life. He began covering ASU in fall… Read more

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