PHOENIX — A pedestrian was hit and killed along Interstate 10 in the West Valley early Thursday morning.
Arizona Department of Public Safety officials say the incident occurred just before 2 a.m. near 83rd Avenue.
Troopers were first called to check out reports of a pedestrian heading onto the I-10, but the pedestrian had already been struck by a vehicle before troopers arrived.
DPS says the pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A portion of the I-10 was shut down for the investigation.
No further information has been released.
