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Car veers off road, kills person on sidewalk in Tempe

Car veers off roadway, kills pedestrian on sidewalk
Man hit and killed by vehicle in Tempe
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Police are investigating after a vehicle hit and killed a man on a sidewalk overnight.

The crash took place at 48th Street and Southern Avenue late Thursday night. Police say a westbound vehicle veered off the road onto the north sidewalk, hitting a man and then a tree. 

The man on the sidewalk died from his injuries and three people in the vehicle were taken to the hospital. Police say the occupants of the vehicle were two 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old. 

The crash is still under investigation. Stay with ABC15 for updates.