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Man dead after hit by car while picking up items in Phoenix roadway

Phoenix police said the 34-year-old was picking up his belongings in the roadway when he was fatally hit by a car.

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department is looking for the driver who fatally struck a 34-year-old man Sunday night near 48th Lane and Baseline Road.

At about 9 p.m., Joshua Auguh was crossing mid-block when a vehicle hit his property, causing his items to spill out into the roadway. As Auguh was picking up his belongings, another car traveling westbound struck him. 

Neither vehicle remained at the scene. Bystanders attempted to help Auguh and called 911. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by paramedics.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.

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