PHOENIX — Police say a 64-year-old man was struck and killed by a driver while he was at a bus stop in south Phoenix Saturday.
At around 3:15 p.m. officers responded to the area of 16th Street and Southern Avenue for a crash with injuries.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a box truck pulling a car dolly was traveling southbound on 16th Street.
The vehicle then drove into opposing traffic lanes and onto the sidewalk of 16th Street, striking a bus stop and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian was later identified as 64-year-old Javier Saavedra.
Saavedra was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the box truck, identified as 24-year-old Brandon Seymour, was evaluated for impairment and later booked into Maricopa County Jail, police said.
Seymour faces multiple charges that include homicide and drug offenses.
An investigation is ongoing.
The area of 16th Street and Southern Avenue is expected to be restricted for some time, as Officers investigate a collision. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/q3n1peymmI
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) November 7, 2021
