AVONDALE, AZ — Avondale police say a 12-year-old was killed when the child was struck by a vehicle on Friday.
Officers responded to the area of El Mirage and Lower Buckeye roads for reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian was later identified as a 12-year-old child and pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
Police say the driver remained at the scene, and impairment does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
It's unclear if the boy was in a crosswalk, on the sidewalk, or elsewhere near the roadway.
No arrest or citations have been issued.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
