A man was killed in Phoenix yesterday when he was struck by a semi truck while walking on a sidewalk.
The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on September 20, according to ABC 15.
Police say a man was killed by a semi-truck with a trailer bed while walking on a sidewalk in Phoenix. @StefaniaFOX10 will have more on this at 9pm. https://t.co/019sfLHijZ pic.twitter.com/iIMr7NoJ0A
— FOX 10 Phoenix (@FOX10Phoenix) September 21, 2018
Police say that a flatbed truck driver made a right turn onto 35th Avenue from Van Buren Street. As the truck turned, the rear wheels of the trailer went up onto the sidewalk, striking a man.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say that the truck driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
Charges are pending.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.