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Crash #2018040217 Crash #2018040217
Fatalities 1
State ARIZONA
County MARICOPA
City TEMPE
Date March 18, 2018
Time 10 p.m.
Google Maps(33.4365861, -111.9426972)
Street Name 1 MILL AVE
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherCloudy
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 1
Route Signing Municipal
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Minor Arterial
Road Owner City or Municipal Highway Agency
National Highway System Not in the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 0
First Harmful Event Pedestrian
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Cloudy
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 22
EMS Notified Minute 1
EMS Arrived Hour 22
EMS Arrived Minute 4
Arrived At Hospital Hour 22
Arrived at Hospital Minute 23
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Persons

Person #1 (Pedestrian) Person #1 (Pedestrian)
Age 49 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePedestrian
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Vehicle which Struck Non MotoristVehicle #1
Seating PositionNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
Restraint System UseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Restraint System MisuseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementReported as Unknown
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementReported as Unknown
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathMarch
Day of Death18
Year of Death2018
Hour of Death22
Minute of Death30
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes30
Non Motorist LocationNon at Intersection-On Roadway, Not in Marked Crosswalk
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Nonmotorist Bicycle HelmetNo
Nonmotorist PadsNo
Nonmotorist LightsNo
Nonmotorist ReflectorsNo
Nonmotorist Other Protective EquipmentNo
Nonmotorist Other Preventative EquipmentNo
Nonmotorist Marked Crosswalk PresentNone Noted
Nonmotorist Sidewalk PresentYes
Nonmotorist In School ZoneNone Noted
Pedestrian Crash TypePedestrian Failed to Yield
Bicycle Crash TypeNot a Cyclist
Pedestrian LocationNot at Intersection
Pedestrian PositionTravel Lane
Pedestrian DirectionNot Applicable
Bicycle LocationNot a Cyclist
Bicycle PositionNot a Cyclist
Bicycle DirectionNot a Cyclist
Motorist DirectionNot Applicable
Nonmotorist Prior Action Crossing Roadway
Nonmotorist Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
Nonmotorist Contributing Circumstance Failure to Yield Right-Of-Way
Nonmotorist Contributing Circumstance Improper Crossing of Roadway or Intersection (Jaywalking)
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Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 44 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Volvo
Body Type Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
NCSA Model 401
Registration State Arizona
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN YV4BC0PL5H11
Model Year 2017
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use Taxi
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 45
Travel Speed 43
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Minor Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Pedestrian
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Arizona
Driver Zip Code 85029
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height 67
Driver Weight 180
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 2
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 2
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation September
Year of Oldest Violation 2015
Month of Newest Violation July
Year of Newest Violation 2016
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event PEDESTRIAN OR PEDALCYCLIST OR OTHER NON-MOTORIST Pedestrian in Road
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Steering Left
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - CONFIGURATION C: FORWARD IMPACT - Pedestrian/Animal
Vehicle Related Factor Reconstructed/Altered Vehicle
Driver Related Factor Looked but Did Not See
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Pedestrian, Pedalcyclist or Other Non-Motorist
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Other Mobile Phone Related
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsPedestrian
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsOther Object (Not Fixed)

Comments

Date Comment
Nov. 9, 2025 - 11:23 p.m.

First autonomous vehicle death
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Elaine_Herzberg