Yavapai County, AZ – April 20, 2022, a pedestrian was struck and killed after an 18-wheeler hit an unoccupied car in the lanes of Interstate 17 in Yavapai County.
Authorities say the incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on I-17 near Black Canyon City. Preliminary investigation suggests a passenger vehicle was stopped in the Number 2 lane of the road for unknown reasons when it was hit by a tractor-trailer. The impact pushed the unoccupied car into a pedestrian who was standing near it on the road.
The pedestrian became pinned beneath the car and suffered fatal injuries. The big rig’s driver and passenger were taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
No further information is currently available.