TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — UPDATE 2:26 p.m.
PCSD says travel on Palo Verde Road has resumed in both directions.
According to deputies, the pedestrian involved in the crash was found unresponsive on location, and was pronounced dead despite first aid efforts by crews.
Traffic detectives say the driver remained at the crash area to cooperate with their investigation. They determined speed and impairment were not factors, and no criminal charges are pending.
Their investigation determined the pedestrian was crossing Palo Verde Road from the west to east side of the street.
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Pima County Sheriff's Department says a crash involving a pedestrian has shut down travel on both directions on South Palo Verde Road near the I-10 entrance.
According to PCSD, deputies are on the scene where one pedestrian was hit.
North and southbound lanes on Palo Verde are closed between Irvington Road and East Gas Road, a few blocks north, as of 11 a.m.
Drivers are asked to find alternate routes for the time.
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