A woman has died after her wheelchair was struck by a vehicle while crossing a Phoenix street last week.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, around 10:10 p.m., on February 12, officers responded to the area of 75th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard regarding a pedestrian, later identified as 68-years-old Tracie L. Gordon, who had been struck by a vehicle. When officers arrived, they located Tracie in critical condition. The Phoenix Fire Department arrived on the scene and transported her to a nearby hospital, where she was treated by medical staff. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene.
Detectives believe that Tracie attempted to cross eastbound in her motorized wheelchair against the traffic signal when she was struck by the vehicle. On February 13, 2026, Tracie died in the hospital from her injuries.
Impairment is not believed to be a factor in this collision.
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