A 20-year-old male was reportedly hit by a vehicle on State Route 260 near Verde Lakes Drive on Thursday, Jan. 22, and pronounced dead on scene when the Camp Verde responded to the call at 8:15 p.m., CVMO announced the fatality on Friday, Jan. 23.
“At this time, the investigation remains active. Initial information indicates the male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle,” CVMO stated. “There are currently no charges pending in this case, and there was no indication of impairment on the part of the driver involved.”
Responding agencies were CVMO and the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Yavapai County Medical Examiner’s Office, which is assisting in the ongoing investigation. CVMO is looking for witnesses or additional information and can be contacted at (928) 554-8300. No further information was available by press time.
“Additional details regarding the circumstances of the collision are still being determined,” CVMO wrote.
