Chandler, AZ (April 2, 2026) – A 17-year-old boy was critically injured on Thursday, April 2, after being struck by a car near Arizona Avenue and Detroit Street in Chandler.
Firefighters arrived to find the teen lying in the roadway. He was taken to a hospital, where he remains in extremely critical condition. Witnesses told police that the boy was crossing outside a marked crosswalk at the time of the crash.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. The teen is a student at Chandler High School, and some students reportedly witnessed the incident near the end of the second lunch period.
Officials continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
We are thinking of the teen as he receives medical care.
Understanding Pedestrian Accidents Involving Teens
Pedestrian crashes involving teens often occur near schools, busy streets, or during lunchtime and after-school hours. Teens may misjudge traffic speed or cross outside designated crosswalks, increasing their risk of being struck.
Vehicle speed and driver attention are major factors in the severity of injuries. Even when drivers remain on scene and cooperate, high-speed or unprotected impacts can lead to critical injuries. Safety measures like crosswalks, signals, and pedestrian awareness can reduce, but not eliminate, these types of accidents.
