59-Year-Old Gerardo Vasquez Dead After a Traffic Crash in East Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ ( September 13, 2021 ) – Tuesday evening, Gerardo Vasquez, 59, was struck and killed during a traffic collision in East Phoenix.

The crash took place at about 7:30 p.m. on September 7th, near 64th Street and McDowell Road as stated by report.

According to Phoenix police, a pink SUV was going westbound on McDowell Road when it collided with a silver pickup truck driven by Vasquez that was parked on or near the road.

The impact of the accident struck Vasquez, who was standing outside of his car.

Phoenix police have no more available information about the fatal collision.


Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gerardo Vasquez. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.


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