Manuel Araiza Killed after Struck by Vehicle on Bell Road [PHOENIX, AZ]

Fatal Pedestrian Crash at Bell Road and 21st Avenue

 
PHOENIZ, AZ (August 24, 2019) – A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle late Saturday evening in Phoenix.
 
The fatal crash happened around 11:04 p.m. at Bell Road and 21st Avenue.
 
According to police, a 28-year-old man was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado westbound on the curb lane of Bell Road when he struck the victim.
 
The pedestrian, 54-year-old Manuel Araiza, was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
 
The driver remained on scene and was not impaired at the time of the crash. He told police that he did not see the man until just before hitting him. He was unsure where the pedestrian came from or what direction he was going before the impact, police said.
 
Investigation of this crash is ongoing.

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We express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Manuel Araiza during this time of grief.

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