PHOENIX — A woman who flagged down a passing vehicle for help was hit and killed by another car in Phoenix early Monday morning.
Phoenix police say a vehicle stopped near 9th Avenue and Buckeye Road around 4:45 a.m. when a woman waved down the driver to call 911. While the car was stopped by the woman in the roadway, another driver approached from behind and swerved to miss them. The second car ended up sideswiping the stopped vehicle, which then hit the woman.
The woman, identified as 41-year-old Candice Russell, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. She later died.
It’s not clear why Russell initially flagged down the first car for help.
Police say neither driver was injured.
The investigation is ongoing.
