75-year-old man dies after car crash on 32nd Street and 15th Avenue

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A 75-year-old man has died after getting hit by a car Thursday morning on 32nd Street and 15th Avenue, according to Yuma Police Department (YPD).

YPD says officers were called about a crash around 6:45 a.m.

A 25-year-old man was driving a Honda Civic eastbound on 32nd Street when a 75-year-old man attempted to cross and was hit by the vehicle.

“We’re also looking at camera video and everything like that to try to figure out what happened but because of the accident the pedestrian succumbed to his fatal injuries," said YPD public affairs Sgt. Lori Franklin.

YPD also has some advice for avoiding potential accidents, which can sometimes be caused by the sun. 

“If you’re in a situation where that sun is right there take precautions slow down you know get the sunglasses that you know will actually take care of that," said Sgt. Lori Franklin.

The case is under investigation and it is unknown if speed or alcohol are a factor, according to YPD.

If anyone has information on this case, YPD encourages to call (928) 783-4421 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.