West Valley, AZ (January 3, 2025) – The Maricopa County coroner’s office has identified 79-year-old German Perez Ortiz Jr., of Surprise, as the pedestrian killed in a tragic accident on Loop 303 near West Peoria Road on December 26, 2024.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported that Ortiz Jr. had exited his vehicle to retrieve a ladder that had fallen off when he was struck by a passing truck. The accident occurred in the early evening, and Ortiz Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and secure loads properly to prevent similar accidents.
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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.
- 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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