Multiple Pedestrian Fatalities Reported Across Phoenix Area

Multiple fatal pedestrian incidents have occurred recently in Phoenix. A 20-year-old man was shot and killed near Central Avenue and Broadway Road, with a suspect arrested in connection to the shooting. Two separate pedestrian fatalities happened overnight: one man in his 40s was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk near 18th Avenue and Indian School Road, and another man was hit while lying in the road near 17th and Dunlap avenues; the first driver fled the scene while the second stayed and impairment was not suspected. Additionally, Jose Franco, 49, died after being hit by a northbound SUV near 43rd Avenue and Earll Drive. Authorities continue investigations into these incidents, emphasizing the importance of pedestrian safety laws and urging anyone with information to come forward.