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Bicyclist killed after crossing Baseline Road mid-block, Phoenix Police say

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Published  January 2, 2025 2:39pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix

The Brief

    • A 25-year-old man was killed after being hit by a driver in Phoenix on New Year's Day night, police said.
    • He was reportedly riding his bike mid-block on Baseline Road near 53rd Avenue when he was hit.

PHOENIX - A 25-year-old man on a bike was killed after being struck by a car in Phoenix on the night of Jan. 1.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near 53rd Avenue and Baseline Road, the police department said.

"When officers arrived, they located the adult male pedestrian, identified as 25-year-old Ajuamungu Chubaka. Chubaka was transported to a nearby hospital where he did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased," said Phoenix Police Sgt. Rob Scherer.

Investigators believe Chubaka was crossing Baseline Road mid-block when he was hit.

The driver stayed at the scene and impairment isn't believed to be a factor in the crash.

The investigation into Chubaka's death is ongoing.

Map of the area where the crash happened:

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