By Crash News Writer 
Tucson, AZ (July 26, 2025) — A fatal crash shut down part of Interstate 19 early Friday morning after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on July 25 in the northbound lanes of I-19 near kilometer marker 17. Preliminary findings from the Arizona Department of Public Safety indicate that a man was walking along the interstate when he was hit by a passenger vehicle.
The pedestrian died at the scene. Authorities have not yet released his identity pending notification of next of kin. Officials also noted that the driver involved in the crash remained on scene and did not appear to be impaired.
The interstate was closed for several hours during the investigation but has since reopened to normal traffic.
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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.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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