PHOENIX — A man is dead after being hit by a car in Phoenix on Friday night. The driver left the scene, police said.
First responders were called to the area of Bethany Home Road and 27th Avenue just before 8:45 p.m. for reports of a person being hit by a car. They found the man at the scene with serious injuries and although first responders attempted to save his life, he died at the scene, police said.
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"The vehicle involved in the collision left the area after the collision and prior to police arrival," a statement from the Phoenix Police Department said. "Detectives are responding to assume the investigation."
27th Avenue from Bethany Home Road to Rose Lane will be shut down until the scene investigation is complete, officials said.
No updates are expected Friday night. Any additional information will be released by the department Saturday morning.
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