Woman hit, killed by car while crossing street in Phoenix: police

PHOENIX - A woman is dead after she was hit by a car while crossing the street early Friday morning in Phoenix.

According to Phoenix Police, the collision happened at about 3:45 a.m. on Dec. 31 near 21st Street and Thomas Road.

"Officers learned an adult female pedestrian was crossing Thomas Road mid-block when she was struck by a vehicle," said Sgt. Andy Williams.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver stayed at the scene after the crash and impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash, Sgt. Williams added.

Thomas is closed from 20th to 22nd Streets due to the crash.

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