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FD: 1 person dead after crash involving scooter in Phoenix

Posted at 5:33 PM, Dec 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-21 22:00:29-05

A person is dead after a crash involving a motorized scooter in Phoenix.

Authorities received reports Wednesday afternoon about an accident near 31st Avenue and Jackson Street.

According to witnesses, the scooter rider allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a pick-up truck. 

The scooter rider died at the scene, a Phoenix police spokesperson said.

The truck driver remained at the scene and impairment isn't suspected in connection to the crash.

Drivers are urged to the avoid the area. Check here for the latest traffic conditions.

No other information was released and an investigation is ongoing.

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