Police identify pedestrian fatally struck by car in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Police on Wednesday released the identity of a man who died in a collision last week in Phoenix.

Jose Franco, 49, died from injuries that were sustained from the accident, according to a Phoenix Police Department announcement.

Details on accident that killed pedestrian

Around 12:30 a.m., police responded to a collision near 43rd Avenue and Earll Drive, police said.

Upon arrival, officers found a man on the road with injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

During their investigation, authorities said the man was outside of a crosswalk when crossing 43rd Avenue when he was hit by an SUV that was driving northbound.

Investigators said impairment was not a factor in this collision.

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