Pedestrian struck and killed on U.S. Highway 70

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Crash closes highway

Staff Reports

SAFFORD – A fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on U.S. Highway 70 near 14th Avenue forced the closure of the highway from 14th Avenue to 20th Avenue at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday. 

It appeared that the pedestrian was attempting to cross the highway when the collision occurred.