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Pedestrian dead after alleged hit-and-run in west Phoenix

A man died early Saturday morning in what police described as a hit-and-run in west Phoenix.

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A man died early Saturday morning in what police described as a hit-and-run in west Phoenix.

Officers arrived at the area of the collision near 50th Avenue and McDowell Road around 3 a.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department.

The man was crossing midblock when the collision occurred.

Authorities said the vehicle that hit him did not remain at the scene, nor has it been located. It is believed to be a pickup truck, police said.

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Police asked that anyone with information about the truck, or its driver’s whereabouts, call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 or 480-837-8446 for Spanish speakers.

Damon Allred KTAR.com editor

Damon Allred is a web editor for KTAR.com and serves as the Arizona State reporter and a web editor for ArizonaSports.com. Born and raised in the Valley, Damon has lived in the metro Phoenix area for most of his life. He began covering ASU in fall… Read more

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J
JAFO AZ 3 months ago

Dont worry, its Maryvale, so this fully licensed, insured, and sober driver will turn themselves in here shortly.

C
C in Texas and Arizona 3 months ago

“Pedestrian dead after alleged hit-and-run in west Phoenix”

“Authorities said the vehicle that hit him did not remain at the scene, nor has it been located.”

Alleged? Seriously? If a driver hits someone and then doesn’t remain at the scene, how is that NOT hit-and-run???? SMH