Mesa, AZ – Teenager Struck & Killed in Crash Near 16th St & Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ (January 1, 2020) – A 16-year-old girl was struck and killed in a crash in early Wednesday morning.
According to officers from the Mesa Police Department, the accident happened near 16th Street and Broadway Road just after 3:00 a.m.
Phoenix police say 24-year-old Kelvin Allen was driving a Nissan Pathfinder northbound on 16th Street when he lost control of his vehicle. At that point, it slid off the roadway and killed the 16-year-old girl.
The other passengers in Allen’s vehicle suffered minor injuries. Allen was evaluated, and probable cause was developed that he was impaired, per a report from officers. He was booked into the Maricopa County Jail and faces charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault, and endangerment.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are extended to the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
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