Man Hospitalized After Being Struck by Phoenix Police Vehicle During Foot Chase

PHOENIX, AZ – A man is in critical condition after being struck by a Phoenix police patrol vehicle during a foot pursuit near 43rd Avenue and McDowell Road on Saturday, June 7, 2025, authorities confirmed.

According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers were responding to a call in the area around 8:30 p.m. when they encountered the man, whose identity has not been released. Police say the individual fled on foot, prompting a brief chase. During the pursuit, the man ran into the roadway and was struck by an oncoming patrol vehicle.

Phoenix fire officials transported the man to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The officer driving the vehicle was not injured, and police have not released details about the initial call that led to the encounter. The incident is under investigation by the Phoenix Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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