A tragic accident in south Phoenix has resulted in the death of a woman who was riding an electric scooter. The incident occurred on the morning of May 27, around 9:30 a.m., at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Broadway Road. Phoenix police responded to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian and found the woman critically injured at the scene.

According to the police, the woman was unable to control the speed of her scooter, leading to a collision with a vehicle that was entering a private drive. Despite being transported to a hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, as per the police report.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact circumstances that led to this unfortunate event. The community is reminded to exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings, especially in areas with mixed traffic.

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Original reporting: 12News / KPNX (Phoenix) — read the source article.