Driver arrested after fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision in Phoenix

PHOENIX — A driver was arrested in connection with a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision in Phoenix early Monday, authorities said.

Deanna Shugart, 45, was processed for DUI and booked for narcotics violations after the crash, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Details about fatal collision in Phoenix

Pierson Street, south of Camelback Road, around 2:15 a.m.

They found the victim, 24-year-old Bilgee Elamin, lying in the roadway.

Shugart, who was driving the minivan that struck Elamin, stayed on the scene and showed signs of impairment during evaluation, police said.

Elamin died from her injuries the next day.

“Preliminary information suggests the minivan was heading northbound on 27th Avenue when it collided with Elamin, who was crossing 27th Avenue outside of any crosswalk,” Sgt. Phil Krynsky said in a media advisory.

The investigation is ongoing.

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