A person was struck by a vehicle in Marana Tuesday morning, police say.

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries when struck by a vehicle as she attempted to cross a Marana street Tuesday morning, authorities say.

The pedestrian collision has shut down North Aerie Drive, northwest of the West Ina Road and North Thornydale intersection, according to a Northwest Fire District tweet.

Marana police detectives determined the woman was walking from east to west across Aerie Drive when a northbound vehicle struck her at about 10:30 a.m., said Sgt. Jeff Pridgett, a department spokesman.

Pridgett said the driver remained at the scene.

There was no information released regarding crosswalks in the area.

The investigation is ongoing. This story will be updated.


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