Flagstaff Police Department Official Press Release
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- On January 22, 2026, at approximately 6:18 p.m., the Flagstaff Police Department responded to a vehicle-pedestrian collision in the 5600 block of northbound N. Highway 89.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased individual. The individual has not yet been identified, and next of kin notification is pending. At this time, there is no suspicion of impairment involving either driver.
The Flagstaff Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team has responded to the scene and is actively investigating the collision. Northbound N. Highway 89 is temporarily closed, and traffic is being diverted through Empire Avenue. Southbound traffic is not affected. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Flagstaff Police Department at 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.
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6:19 PM Flagstaff Police, Fire, and EMS responded to 5650 N Hwy 89 in front of the Circle K for a fatal incident involving a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Highway 89 Eastbound has been shutdown for the Accident Reconstruction Team to investigate the cause. Officers estimate the road will remain closed for at least 3 hours.
