Teen girl dies after being hit by vehicle in west Phoenix; impairment suspected

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A teen girl was killed when police say she was struck by a vehicle in west Phoenix on Tuesday evening.

Shortly before 8:30 p.m., officers received reports of a crash involving a pedestrian near 73rd Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road. Police arrived and found a teen girl with severe injuries. She was rushed to the hospital, where she later died.

Authorities say the driver involved stayed at the scene to speak with police. Investigators believe that the teen was not in a crosswalk when she was hit.

While the investigation remains ongoing, police suspect impairment may have played a factor, but no charges have been filed. The teen has not yet been identified at this time.

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