Pedestrian Critically Injured in Crash Near Cave Creek and Greenway Roads [Phoenix, AZ]

Police Investigate Crash Near Cave Creek and Greenway Roads in Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ (September 27, 2026)— A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a vehicle struck them late Saturday night in a crash near Cave Creek and Greenway Roads in north Phoenix.

The Phoenix Police Department said officers responded to the area at approximately 10 p.m. after receiving a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

First responders found the pedestrian critically injured at the scene. Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

According to police, the driver was making a right turn onto Cave Creek Road when the vehicle struck the pedestrian, who was in a crosswalk.

Authorities have not determined whether the pedestrian entered the crosswalk against a traffic signal or whether the driver failed to yield.

Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Police have not released additional information about the driver or the pedestrian.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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