Police are investigating a deadly two-car collision on 54th Street and Thomas Road after both vehicles struck a pedestrian.
The incident happened around 6 a.m. Officials said at least two vehicles hit a person, a man in his 20s, in the area. The person was not in a crosswalk, police said; according to officials, the man was laying out on the road at the time of the incident.
Police just told me several vehicles hit man in his 20s near 54th St/Thomas. All drivers stayed on scene. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/OU9hBGtfqA
— Rudy Rivas (@RudyABC15) March 8, 2017
Both cars remained at the scene and the drivers are cooperating with police.
Roadways will be restricted during the investigation;check traffic here. Bus routes will be affected as well.
Stay with ABC15 for details.
A fatal traffic collision has closed Thomas Rd between 54 and 56 Streets. Seek alternate routes.
— Sgt. Jon Howard (@SgtJHoward) March 8, 2017
Thomas Rd EB/WB between 54th St and 52nd St is CLOSED due to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash. Expect delays.....#phxtraffic
— MCDOT News (@MCDOTNews) March 8, 2017
