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.
In early 20th century vernacular, a “jay” was a silly or irresponsible person, hence a jaywalker was silly for crossing the street mid block. 120+ years ago with far fewer cars and people recognized how risky and stupid this was. Darwinism at work?
It always amazes me when I see pedestrians jay walking or standing on busy Phoenix streets. Especially those that stand in the middle lane. Do they think they are safe? I think they all have a death wish. I am sorry this man’s presumed wish was apparently granted.
why do they call it “JAY” walking ? what if its Ramon like this guy… or George?
Cause Way back when, First person Hit was Jay… and well from then on got to be known as Jay walking if your gonna do stupid and walk midblock, you take that chance.