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Pedestrian killed in early morning hit and run in Phoenix

Nov 4, 2020, 6:00 PM

(AP Photo, File)...

(AP Photo, File)

(AP Photo, File)

PHOENIX — A pedestrian was killed in an early morning hit and run in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Police believe that a tractor-trailer hit and killed a pedestrian at 12:46 a.m. near the on-ramp to Interstate 17 at 15th Avenue, according to a Phoenix Police Department release.

The victim was identified as a 31-year-old male, who was pronounced deceased on the scene.

No other details were immediately available.

Detectives have asked anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Phoenix Police Department by calling (602) 262-6151.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Silent Witness at (480) 948-6377.

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Pedestrian killed in early morning hit and run in Phoenix