Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Peoria Crash; Road Closure Underway
A pedestrian was killed in a crash early Tuesday morning near 75th Avenue and Shangri La Road in Peoria, Arizona. The victim, believed to be riding a bicycle, was struck by a vehicle whose driver remained at the scene. Authorities…
Phoenix, AZ, October 13, 2026 —
A fatal collision occurred early Tuesday morning in Peoria, Arizona, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The incident took place near the intersection of 75th Avenue and Shangri La Road.
Authorities confirmed that the victim, who is believed to have been riding a bicycle at the time of the crash, was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene following the incident.
In response to the ongoing investigation, law enforcement officials have temporarily closed 75th Avenue. The closure extends between Cactus Road and Peoria Road, impacting traffic in the area. The exact circumstances leading to the crash are currently under investigation by authorities.
Further details regarding the identities of the victim and the driver, as well as the precise timeline of events leading up to the collision, were not immediately available. The Peoria Police Department is handling the investigation.
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