Pima County, AZ (January 4, 2025) – A tragic accident claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl Friday afternoon in Pima County. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of West Corte De Maizal and South Avenida De Raspa.

According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the young girl was riding a scooter when she was struck by a truck under unclear circumstances. She was not wearing a helmet and tragically died at the scene.

Authorities have not released the girl’s identity. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Police have stated that neither speed nor impairment appear to have been factors in the collision.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.

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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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