(Phoenix, AZ) A man died after he was suspectedly struck by a vehicle near Camelback Road and 7th Street in central Phoenix on November 4.
On Wednesday, at about 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man lying in the roadway. They found him unresponsive and said he appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives investigated at the scene, and police expected the road to remain closed for several hours that night. Anyone with information can contact the Phoenix Police Department or call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377. The Spanish-language tip line is 480-837-8446.
Legal Overview of the Camelback Road Collision
Officers found the man after the apparent impact. A key question is where he was when the vehicle approached and when he would have become visible to the driver.
Arizona Revised Statutes 28-794 requires drivers to use due care to avoid hitting pedestrians on any roadway. In this case, a witness who saw the moments before impact could help detectives assess how much time the driver had to see the man and respond.
Support for the Family
When you speak with Phoenix police about the Camelback Road collision, ask whether any witnesses saw what happened before officers found the man in the roadway. You can also ask which parts of the sequence detectives have been able to confirm.
If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this incident, call 888-888-9285 to speak with a lawyer.
