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PHOENIX, Maricopa County, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2026 — A pedestrian died early on Monday morning, November 9, after being struck by a vehicle on I-17 near New River in Phoenix.
The crash happened on I-17 near milepost 232 at around 4:20 a.m., according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. A pedestrian was reportedly hit by a commercial vehicle, though the circumstances remain unclear.
Emergency responders tried to perform life-saving measures at the scene, but the pedestrian died there. The victim has not been identified.
No further details have been released. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim.
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This pedestrian crash happened on I-17 in Phoenix, AZ. Readers following crash news in Maricopa County can find city-level information on our Phoenix accident resource page, including how to request a report.
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What usually causes pedestrian accidents?
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