A tragic accident occurred in a Walmart parking lot in Goodyear, where a woman was fatally hit by a vehicle. The incident took place near Strea Parkway and Interstate 10 around 1:30 p.m. on what seemed to be a regular afternoon.
The woman was leaving the store with her 3-year-old child when an SUV, operated by another woman, suddenly reversed at a high speed. The collision resulted in the woman’s death at the scene. The child, who suffered minor injuries, was taken to a hospital as a precautionary measure.
Eyewitness accounts and initial investigations suggest that the driver may have intended to drive forward but mistakenly shifted into reverse, leading to the fatal accident. Authorities are still trying to ascertain if a medical emergency could have played a role in the incident.
The driver is currently not in custody, and no charges have been filed. An eyewitness named Edwin, who was present at the time of the accident, described the driver’s immediate distress, her shock, and her quick call to emergency services.
The Walmart parking lot remains closed as the investigation continues. The store itself is also temporarily closed. Police are diligently working to reconstruct the events leading up to the tragic accident.
This incident underscores the potential dangers of parking lot accidents, which often involve drivers accidentally accelerating in the wrong direction. Such accidents can have catastrophic outcomes, as demonstrated in this case.
Goodyear police are appealing to anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. The community is left struggling with the loss and the stark reminder of how quickly tragedy can occur.
As the investigation progresses, updates are anticipated, and the parking lot closure may extend into the evening. The city is mourning the loss of a life and hoping for a quick recovery for the child involved.