Woman hit, killed by Valley Metro bus in west Phoenix
Pedestrian hit, killed by Valley Metro bus in west Phoenix
A pedestrian died after being hit by a Valley Metro bus on May 28 near 59th Avenue and Van Buren Street. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.
PHOENIX - A pedestrian died after being hit by a Valley Metro bus on Thursday morning in west Phoenix.
What we know:
The crash happened at 4:46 a.m. on May 28 near 59th Avenue and Van Buren Street.
According to Phoenix Police Lt. Ann Justus, the bus was turning onto a Loop 202 freeway access road when it hit a woman who was in a crosswalk.
When officers got to the scene, the woman was found pinned underneath the front of the bus. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was the only person on board the bus.
Police say the incident is being investigated as a traffic accident, and they believe surveillance cameras on the bus were operational when the collision happened.
The bus driver showed no signs of impairment.
What they're saying:
"This is very tragic. We lost a member of our community this morning, and that's heartbreaking for everybody involved for the victim's family, friends, coworkers," Lt. Justus said. "It's also heartbreaking for the bus driver. As you can imagine. The bus driver is distraught right now, and for the first responders. So just keep everyone in your thoughts this morning."
What we don't know:
The victim is an adult woman, but her name wasn't released.
What's next:
"Detectives will determine what charges, if any, will be filed once the reconstruction is complete," police said.
Map of the area where the collision happened:
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Phoenix Police Department and Lt. Ann Justus during a news conference on May 28, 2026.