PHOENIX — Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed in Laveen, according to authorities.
The Phoenix Police Department said the incident happened near 51st Avenue and Baseline Road Wednesday evening.
Police said a truck driven by a man struck the pedestrian who was crossing the road outside of any marked crosswalks.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital where he later died. The man's name has not been released.
Police said the driver of the truck stayed on the scene following the incident and is cooperating with the investigation.
This is a developing story; additional details will be added as they become available.
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