GOODYEAR, AZ – Authorities are investigating a tragic incident at a Walmart parking lot in Goodyear where a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred near Strea Parkway and Interstate 10 around 1:30 p.m. on a seemingly ordinary afternoon.
Police report that the woman was exiting the store with her 3-year-old child when an SUV, driven by another woman, unexpectedly reversed at a high speed. The impact led to the woman’s death at the scene, while the child sustained only minor injuries and was taken to a hospital as a precaution.
According to witnesses and preliminary investigations, the driver might have intended to move forward but accidentally shifted into reverse, causing the fatal collision. Officials are still trying to determine if a medical emergency could have contributed to the mishap.
Currently, the driver is not in custody, and no charges have been filed. Eyewitness Edwin, present during the accident, described the driver’s immediate distress, noting her shock and prompt call to emergency services.
The Walmart parking lot remains closed as authorities continue their investigation. The store itself is also shut down temporarily. Police are working to piece together the events that led to the tragic accident.
This incident highlights the dangers of parking lot mishaps, which often involve drivers mistakenly accelerating in the wrong direction. Such accidents can have devastating consequences, as seen in this case.
Goodyear police are urging anyone with further information to come forward as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. The community is left grappling with the loss and the reminder of how quickly tragedy can strike.
As the investigation unfolds, updates are expected, and the parking lot closure may extend into the evening. The city mourns the loss of a life and hopes for a swift recovery for the child involved.