Pedestrian Killed After Walking Into Path Of Moving Semi Truck

Pedestrian Killed After Walking Into Path Of Moving Semi Truck
Published on August 2nd, 2016 by Steve Wilcox

A pedestrian was killed after walking in front of a moving semi truck in Tonopah, Arizona.

CBS 5 reported that the incident occurred at around 2:40 a.m. on Monday morning, when the individual walked into the right lanes of I-10, and into the path of an oncoming semi truck.

Troopers stated that the person was involved in another accident before being hit by the semi.

CBS 5
CBS 5

Officials are unsure why the pedestrian ended up on the freeway. Details about the individual have not been released.

The eastbound lanes of I-10 were shut down and traffic was diverted south along 339th Avenue during the investigation.

CBS 5
CBS 5

The highway has since reopened. The truck driver was not reported to be injured.


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