Woman dies after being hit by vehicle as she crossed Phoenix street

Oct 28, 2023, 10:00 AM

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PHOENIX — Police are investigating the death of a woman who was struck by a vehicle as she attempted to cross a street in Phoenix early Friday.

When authorities responded to the incident, near the intersection of Broadway Road and 27th Street, they found Jayvontia Warren, 31, suffering from life-threatening injuries, according to a press release.

Warren was taken to a nearby hospital and died there.

The driver of the vehicle, an SUV, stayed at the site of the incident.

He did not show signs of impairment, according to the release.

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