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Person pushed into traffic, hit by car in central Phoenix, police say

Police are searching for a possible suspect

PHOENIX — Police are investigating a crash where someone was pushed into the street and hit by a vehicle in central Phoenix on Monday. 

The incident happened near 5th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department. 

Witnesses told police a pedestrian was pushed into oncoming traffic by a male suspect, police said.

The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. The person hit by the car was taken to the hospital in critical condition. 

No other information has been released. 

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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