Peoria student in critical condition after being struck by car
A Sunset Heights Elementary School student in Peoria remains in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle March 9 at 98th Avenue and Deer Valley Road, police said.
Police say impairment does not appear to be a factor.
Deer Valley Road was closed yesterday between Lake Pleasant Parkway and 91st Avenue as police continued to investigate in the late morning.
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A Sunset Heights Elementary School student in Peoria remains in critical condition after being hit by a vehicle March 9 at 98th Avenue and Deer Valley Road, police said.
Police say impairment does not appear to be a factor.
Deer Valley Road was closed yesterday between Lake Pleasant Parkway and 91st Avenue as police continued to investigate in the late morning.
The student, who walks to Liberty High School in the morning for a first hour class, was hit by the vehicle in the crosswalk, according to a statement by Sunset Heights Principal Rae Conelley.
She said a crisis support team has been set up at both campuses to help any students who may need additional support.
"The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority," she said. "This is an opportune time to remind your child to be vigilant and aware in high traffic areas when walking to and from school."
She thanked parents for their patience with the situation.
Meet Philip Haldiman is an award-winning journalist who most recently took first place for investigative reporting in 2023 from Arizona Newspapers Association. He joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in 2015, covering Sun City West his first year. Since 2016, he has covered the city of Peoria. Prior to coming to INI, he was a reporter with The Arizona Republic for seven years, covering numerous cities throughout the Valley. Before that, he was a freelance writer.
Community: Haldiman spearheads the Peoria Independent Hometown Heroes Awards program, honoring local individuals and businesses that give back to the community. He has hosted local candidate forums over the years and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists. Haldiman also served as a member of the Journalism Program Community Advisory Board at Glendale Community College. Outside journalism, Haldiman served as a member of the city of Peoria Complete Count Committee for the Census, 2019-2020. Lastly, he has served as a member of his HOA governing board since 2021.
Education: Arizona State University with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications and a BA in Theater.
Random Fact: Haldiman is a fourth-generation Arizonan as well as wrote and produced an autobiographical comic book about his time spent in Hollywood and his life as a cult film star.
Hobbies: He enjoys hiking Arizona’s mountainous landscapes and is currently working on a play for the stage.
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