BLACK CANYON CITY, Ariz. — One person is dead after jumping out of a Greyhound bus and getting struck by multiple cars on the Interstate-17 near Black Canyon City Tuesday morning.
Around 5:30 a.m., a pedestrian was struck in the road on I-17 near Sunset Point, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. Multiple vehicles struck the pedestrian, officials said.
DPS said the victim was riding aboard a Greyhound bus before jumping out the bus' emergency hatch and running into traffic.
The Arizona Department of Transportation said the southbound lanes of I-17 have reopened after closing down for most of Tuesday morning.
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Officials have not yet released the identity of the pedestrian nor have they stated why the person was in the road or what caused the collision.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) offers driving tips to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.
