PHOENIX, Ariz. — A tragic crash in north Phoenix has claimed the life of 86-year-old Jacqueline Louise Nelson, authorities confirmed Friday.

According to the Phoenix Police Department, officers responded to a collision near 18th Street and Greenway Parkway around 11:15 a.m. Emergency crews with the Phoenix Fire Department quickly transported Nelson to a nearby hospital, but despite their efforts, she later succumbed to her injuries.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation as officials work to determine what led to the fatal collision.

The heartbreaking loss has left Nelson’s loved ones and the local community in mourning. Friends and neighbors describe her as a kind, caring woman whose presence will be deeply missed.

Authorities continue to urge drivers to remain cautious and vigilant on the roads, especially as Phoenix continues to grapple with rising roadway fatalities.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Jacqueline Louise Nelson during this difficult time.