30-Year-Old Woman Assaulted and Struck by Car near Golden Lane

PEORIA, AZ (March 15, 2023) – Monday night, police responded to an incident near 75th Avenue that claimed the life of Katrinna Gutierrez.

The fatal incident happened on March 13th at around 9:30 p.m., at the intersection near 75th Avenue and Golden Lane, just south of Olive Avenue.

Investigation showed that 30-year-old Gutierrez was assaulted by a man on the sidewalk of the intersection and an argument was started.

Furthermore, after the man was finished, he left Gutierrez on the road and was struck by a vehicle traveling on the highway.

Consequently, the driver stopped and called for the authorities. He showed no signs of impairment and speed was not listed as a factor in the incident.

Meanwhile, the man that assaulted Gutierrez was not located and no arrests have been made at this time.

Both directions of the roadway were temporarily shutdown to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.

Any witnesses that have seen the suspect are urged to contact the Peoria Police Department.

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

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