Pedestrian dead after being hit by vehicle while crossing street in north Phoenix

PHOENIX — A man was hit and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross a street in north Phoenix early Sunday, authorities said.

Phoenix police responded around 3:30 a.m. to the area of 23rd Avenue and Cactus Road for reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a car.

The Phoenix Fire Department then arrived at the scene to treat the unidentified man for his injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital and died there.

Detectives took over the investigation of the incident, and the driver remained in the area.

Initial findings suggested that the man did not use a crosswalk and was halfway across the street when hit by a truck.

The driver did not show any signs of impairment when assessed and speed was also ruled out as a factor in the incident.

No other information was provided about the ongoing investigation.

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