By Crash News Writer 
Gilbert, AZ (January 18, 2025) – A tragic accident occurred Friday morning in the parking lot of the VA clinic in Gilbert, leaving one pedestrian dead and another injured.
According to police, the incident took place at approximately 11:15 a.m. near Via Vista Drive and Market Street. Reports indicate that two individuals were walking out of the clinic when one of them fell. Both pedestrians were subsequently struck by a passing vehicle.
One of the victims, a military veteran, died at the scene. The second pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is ongoing.
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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.
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