PHOENIX, AZ — November 5, 2026 — A 70-year-old woman died Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle along Camelback Road in central Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
The fatal collision occurred on November 4, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., near 300 East Camelback Road.
Phoenix Police officers responded to the scene following reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit was called to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Woman Struck While in Westbound Traffic Lanes
According to preliminary findings from investigators, the 70-year-old woman was positioned in the westbound lanes of Camelback Road when she was struck by a vehicle traveling west.
Police confirmed that the woman was not inside a vehicle and was not in a designated crosswalk when the collision occurred.
Phoenix Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the woman deceased.
Authorities have not released the woman’s identity.
Driver Remained at Scene and Cooperated With Police
Investigators reported that the driver involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.
The driver was not injured.
A Drug Recognition Expert evaluated the driver following the collision and found no signs of impairment, according to police.
Authorities have not announced any citations or criminal charges in connection with the incident.
Phoenix Police Continue Investigation
Detectives assigned to the Phoenix Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the fatal collision.
Police have not released additional information regarding the events immediately preceding the crash.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details may be released as they become available.
Habari Entertainment will continue monitoring developments and provide updates as additional information is released by Phoenix Police.
For official public safety information, visit the Phoenix Police Department.
Source: Phoenix Police Department incident information, November 4, 2026.

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