In a serious incident late Sunday night in Phoenix, a pedestrian was severely injured and a driver hospitalized after a vehicle left the roadway, struck a woman walking on the sidewalk, and ultimately crashed into a residential structure. The accident occurred after 11 p.m. near the intersection of 35th Avenue and Indian School Road, a busy crossroads in the heart of Phoenix. According to Phoenix Police Department reports, the female driver, whose identity has not been released, deviated from the roadway for reasons that remain under investigation. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and transported both the seriously injured pedestrian and the driver to local hospitals. While the pedestrian sustained serious injuries, the driver's injuries were classified as non-life-threatening. Fortunately, occupants of the impacted residence escaped unharmed, though the extent of structural damage to the home has not been disclosed. Police investigators are continuing their examination of the circumstances that led to this multi-impact collision.

The intersection of 35th Avenue and Indian School Road is a major crossing point in west Phoenix's Maryvale neighborhood, characterized by heavy traffic flow and significant pedestrian activity. This vital thoroughfare serves as a primary north-south corridor through residential areas and commercial districts, with numerous businesses and homes lining both streets. The area typically experiences peak traffic during morning and evening rush hours, with constant pedestrian movement due to nearby businesses, public transit stops, and residential density. Standard traffic control devices at this intersection include multi-phase traffic signals, marked crosswalks, and dedicated turn lanes, though the sidewalks where the accident occurred are set back from the main roadway by standard city planning specifications.

Under Arizona law, pedestrians have the right of way on sidewalks and marked crosswalks, and drivers have a duty of care to maintain control of their vehicles at all times. In cases involving vehicle-pedestrian collisions, multiple insurance policies may come into play, including the driver's auto insurance and property damage coverage for the affected home. Arizona's statute of limitations allows two years from the date of the accident for injured parties to file personal injury claims. Potential compensation in such cases may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage repairs. Additionally, homeowners may have claims for structural damage through their homeowner's insurance or against the driver's property damage liability coverage. An experienced Phoenix personal injury lawyer will handle all aspects of the legal claim.

Related Resources:

• Phoenix Police Department Non-Emergency: (602) 262-6151
• Phoenix Fire Department
• Maricopa County Hospital Trauma Center
• Arizona Department of Transportation Safety Resources
• Phoenix Victims Services Unit: (602) 261-8192
• Arizona State Bar Association Referral Service
• Arizona Department of Insurance
• Maricopa County Superior Court Civil Division