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2 pedestrians hospitalized following car collision in Phoenix

Two pedestrians were hospitalized on Monday night in Phoenix due to a car crashing into them. Phoenix PD is investigating the scene.

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Two pedestrians were left in critical condition on Monday night in Phoenix due to a car crashing into them. Phoenix PD are investigating the scene. (Phoenix PD X photo)

(Phoenix PD X photo)

PHOENIX — Two pedestrians were hospitalized on Monday night in Phoenix due to a car crashing into them, authorities said.

Around 7 p.m., the Phoenix Fire Department responded to the area of 24th Street and Thomas Road after receiving a report that two people had been hit by a vehicle.

When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found an adult male and a juvenile female with injuries.

After both were treated initially, they were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Phoenix Police Department, which took over the scene, said they had been riding bicycles before being hit by a truck.

The driver of the truck stayed on the scene while police began their investigation.

No other information was provided at this time.

Payne Moses KTAR.com editor

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Road Runner 11 months ago

"Two pedestrians were hospitalized on Monday night...they had been riding bicycles before being hit by a truck."

Were they walking their bicycles and not riding them?

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Ucbay Anner 11 months ago

Investigation? You hit people with your vehicle. Staying on the scene isn't a get-out-of-jail-free card. The first rule in the driver's manual is to always yield to pedestrians and be aware of your surroundings.