Man arrested after pedestrian was struck by truck in crosswalk: Buckeye PD
Man seriously hurt after being hit by truck in Buckeye crosswalk
Buckeye Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a truck in a marked crosswalk near 8th Street and Monroe.
BUCKEYE, Ariz. - A pedestrian is in the hospital after he was reportedly struck by a truck on Tuesday afternoon.
What we know:
Buckeye Police responded to an intersection near 8th Street and Monroe Avenue where a man driving a truck struck a pedestrian who was on a marked crosswalk.
The man was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
What we don't know:
The man's identity and the extent of his injuries are unknown.
Dig deeper:
On Dec. 10, Buckeye Police said an arrest had been made in the incident.
While Buckeye Police did not identify the suspect by name in their statement, we have confirmed with the agency that the suspect's name is Ismael Martinez.
Ismael Martinez (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
Per Buckeye Police's statement, officers contacted the suspect on scene.
"He was booked into jail for reckless driving and warrants for prior traffic violations," read a portion of the statement. "At this time, it does not appear that speed or impairment were factors in the crash."
What's next:
Police are still investigating the incident.
The Source: Buckeye Police Department