Car hits pedestrians, 1 killed, 1 injured in Gilbert

PHOENIX — Two people crossing a street were hit by a car Thursday morning in suburban Phoenix, killing one and seriously injuring the other.

The accident at Val Vista Drive and Elliot Road in Gilbert shut down southbound lanes on Val Vista Drive.

Update: Collision at Val Vista and Elliot has at least one fatality. Southbound Val Vista will be closed at this intersection. pic.twitter.com/n4hpFmZhRq

— Gilbert Police Dept. (@GilbertPolice) April 20, 2017

Motor Vehicle vs 2 pedestrians at Val Vista and Elliot. Both patients in critical condition. Avoid intersection.

— Gilbert Fire Rescue (@GilbertFireDept) April 20, 2017

Anyone who has additional info or is a witness to the Val Vista & Elliot collision this morning please call our non-emergency #480-503-6500

— Gilbert Police Dept. (@GilbertPolice) April 20, 2017

No other details were immediately available.

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