Pedestrian struck and killed by car on East Valley freeway
Aug 9, 2021, 7:59 AM | Updated: 2:16 pm
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PHOENIX — A person trying to cross an East Valley freeway has died after getting hit by a vehicle Sunday night, authorities said.
The incident happened on the eastbound lanes of Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway near Loop 101 in Tempe around 10:30 p.m., according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
The person tried running across all travel lanes when he was struck by a car, DPS said.
The person’s car was located on the westbound lanes of Loop 202, leading authorities to believe he was attempting to get off the highway, according to ABC15.
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Authorities have ruled out impairment as a factor in the collision.
No identities or additional information was made available.
