One pedestrian dead, one injured in crash near Parker

UPDATE: Added below.

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, two pedestrians were struck late Thursday night on Highway 95 north of Parker, killing one and seriously injuring the other.

The two pedestrians were walking in the outside lane of traffic, according to a DPS spokesperson. They were struck by a passenger vehicle at around 10:25pm at milepost 145.6. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the incident.

One of the pedestrians died at the scene while the other was transported to a Phoenix area hospital with critical injuries.

Names are not being released pending notification of next of kin.

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UPDATE: From the Martin family, by Mary Hamilton

“Our deepest and most sincere condolences to the Hanks family on the loss of their daughter, mother and sister Skye. You are in our daily prayers.

My nephew, Steven Tyler Martin, was the critically injured person in the accident Thursday night, May 5, 2016 on Highway 95 in Parker. Arizona. His girlfriend, Skye Christine was killed.
Steven has been flown to Phoenix and has suffered multiple injuries. He is in critical condition. He has several bones that have been fractured, some of the bones have penetrated the skin and required surgery. He underwent surgery yesterday for his right elbow, and his left shoulder. He has a broken collar bone and a broken foot. The compound fractures are quite serious and this whole process is evolving to determine the extent of his injuries. He has sustained multiple fractures in his lower spine. He is currently sedated and intubated in the trauma ICU. He does respond to stimuli. We do not have any information on the extent of any neurological or internal injuries.

I will continue to post updates as they are available.

Thank you in advance for prayers, kind thoughts for those affected by this horrific tragedy.”