Phoenix Police detectives are investigating a collision that left a pedestrian dead.
On November 21, 2024, around 7:10 p.m., officers responded to the area of 3rd Street and Broadway Road regarding a collision involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they located the adult male pedestrian, identified as 51-year-old Ramon Castaneda Hernandez. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but Castaneda Hernandez died on scene.
Detectives believe that Castaneda Hernandez was crossing Broadway Road, mid-block, when he was struck by the vehicle involved, which was eastbound.
Impairment is not believed to be a factor in this collision.