One person is dead after a crash involving a pedestrian on Loop 303 in the West Valley.
Just after 1 p.m. Thursday, DPS officials say a man was possibly picking up a ladder in the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle.
It happened just south of Peoria Avenue.
The pedestrian, later identified as 79-year-old German Perez Ortiz Jr. of Surprise, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Southbound lanes were closed for several hours but have since reopened.
*CLOSURE*
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 26, 2024
Loop 303 southbound is CLOSED in Peoria.
The closure is due to a crash at Peoria Ave.
Expect delays and seek an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/gZNIZ0mIn8
