PHOENIX — A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Phoenix, authorities said. According to reports, the suspected vehicle drove away after the crash.
Police have identified the man as Martin Aguilar, 36.
Police were called to the area of 27th Avenue and Solano Drive around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. When they arrived they saw a man with "obvious signs of trauma" lying in the roadway.
Aguilar was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.
Detectives learned that he was crossing mid-block when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The vehicle then drove off and continued northbound on 27th Avenue.
Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased, or a description of the suspect vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Silent Witness.
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