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Pedestrian hit by car in critical condition

Dec 12, 2012, 8:11 AM | Updated: 8:11 am

PHOENIX — A man is in critical condition in a local hospital after he was hit by car in west Phoenix Wednesday morning.

The accident has closed 59th Avenue southbound at McDowell Road.

Police said the man was jaywalking about 5 a.m. The driver was on her way to work. Police said there were no signs of impairment.

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