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Pedestrian Dies After Bee Swarm in Pickup Leads to Crash in Mesa

Police attribute the Mesa collision to bees that escaped during transport.

Overview

  • Authorities say bees got loose inside a pickup and stung the driver, causing a loss of control.
  • The truck struck a pedestrian and then hit a pole near Mesa Drive and McKellips Road on the morning of Nov. 8.
  • Both the driver and the pedestrian were taken to a hospital, where the pedestrian died and the driver was treated for minor injuries.
  • Local coverage was corrected to note that only the driver was inside the vehicle at the time of the crash.
  • The incident remains under investigation, and police have not said whether the driver will face charges.