Phoenix, AZ (January 25, 2026) – Two pedestrians were injured, one critically, after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of 27th Avenue and Buckeye Road early Thursday morning, January 22.
The incident occurred shortly before 7:00 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department. Emergency crews responded to the scene after receiving reports that two men walking in the area had been hit by a vehicle. Upon arrival, medics provided immediate care to both victims.
One man was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the second victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken in for medical treatment. Their current conditions have not been publicly updated.
The crash happened on January 22 at a busy intersection southwest of downtown Phoenix, where pedestrian traffic is often heavy during early morning hours. The driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.
Authorities have not released the names of the individuals involved, and the exact circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation. Updates are expected as the Phoenix Police Department continues its review.
Our thoughts are with both injured pedestrians and their families during this difficult time.
