TUCSON, AZ – A pedestrian was seriously hurt after being struck by a vehicle in the Santa Rita Park area on Monday afternoon, according to Sgt. Richard Gradillas of the Tucson Police Department.
🚦TRAFFIC ALERT🚦
Eastbound 22nd St. is shutdown from S. 4th Ave. to S. 3rd Ave. as officers from Operations Division South are investigating a pedestrian collision with serious injuries.
Please avoid the area & use an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/7GH5JNF1pP
— Sergeant Richard Gradillas (@SgtGradillas) March 1, 2021
The accident occurred on 22nd Street, between S 3rd Avenue and S 4th Avenue, at about 11 a.m.
A pedestrian who was not immediately identified suffered severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
It is unclear if the driver remained at the scene.
Gradillas advised travelers to avoid the area, as the eastbound lanes of 22nd St were shut down as investigators worked the crash.
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