Phoenix, AZ (July 26, 2025) — A man in a motorized wheelchair died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night in south Phoenix, police confirmed.

According to reports, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 8:43 p.m. on July 25 on Seventh Avenue, just south of the Salt River bridge. When officers arrived, they found the man severely injured. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Preliminary findings from Phoenix police indicate the man was in the roadway in his motorized wheelchair when he was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Police do not believe impairment was a factor in the crash.

Authorities are working to reconstruct the scene to determine whether any charges will be filed. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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