The was trying to cross the street when she was struck by a vehicle on 16th Street near Morten Avenue

Sheila Hipps
Sheila Hipps Killed in Phoenix Crash on 16th Street near Morten Avenue

, AZ – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in Phoenix on Sunday morning, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The crash happened at about 9:45 a.m. April 27, near 16th Street and Morten Avenue.

The pedestrian was trying to cross the street when she was struck by a vehicle.

The victim was pronounced deceased at a hospital.

She was identified as Sheila Hipps, 88.

The driver stayed at the scene and was not suspected of DUI.

An investigation into the collision is ongoing.