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Man killed in early-morning vehicle-pedestrian collision in Phoenix

Sep 14, 2023, 8:59 AM | Updated: Sep 15, 2023, 6:32 am

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A man was killed early Thursday in a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Phoenix. (Facebook File Photo/Phoenix Police Department)

(Facebook File Photo/Phoenix Police Department)

PHOENIX – A man was killed early Thursday in a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Phoenix, authorities said.

Officers responded to the area of Peoria and 24th avenues around 2:45 a.m. and found a man with serious injuries, the Phoenix Police Department said.

The victim, 28-year-old Parker Palmer, was pronounced dead at the scene by Phoenix Fire Department personnel.

The vehicle involved remained at the scene, police said. Impairment is not believed to be a factor.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Man killed in early-morning vehicle-pedestrian collision in Phoenix