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Tragic Pedestrian Fatality on Maricopa Highway | Mesa News
A pedestrian tragically lost their life after being struck by a pickup truck on State Route 347 early Saturday morning—forcing a full highway shutdown and sparking massive traffic chaos for commuters in Maricopa. With northbound traffic rerouted to Riggs Road and southbound lanes closed at I-10, drivers faced hours-long backups. As authorities investigate the circumstances, officials haven’t set a reopening date, urging motorists to monitor traffic updates. This heartbreaking incident underscores the growing dangers of pedestrian travel on busy highways in a rapidly expanding area. Listen in…
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