By Crash News Writer 
Phoenix, AZ (July 8, 2025) — A man lost his life overnight after being struck by a vehicle in a tragic pedestrian crash in Phoenix. The fatal collision occurred around midnight on Tuesday, July 8 near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Buckeye Road, according to local police.
According to reports officers arrived at the scene to find a man suffering from critical injuries after being hit while reportedly trying to cross the street outside of a designated crosswalk. First responders attempted life-saving measures, but sadly, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver involved remained on site and fully cooperated with investigators, providing a statement to authorities. Phoenix police have stated that there is no indication that intoxication played a role on the part of the driver. Detectives continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including any potential contributing factors. The identity of the deceased man has not yet been released, pending official confirmation and notification of family.
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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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