Possible hit-and-run investigated after body discovered in Phoenix

Phoenix police were investigating the death of a man who was found near 23rd Avenue and Baseline Road, according to officials.

At about 9 a.m. Nov. 1, officers responded to a call regarding a dead body. Police arrived to find a man who was believed to be struck by a vehicle, Sgt. Lorraine Fernandez from the Phoenix Police Department said.

A Phoenix Fire Department crew arrived at the scene and pronounced the man dead, Fernandez said.

Surrounding areas were reopened after being closed off for investigation, according to Fernandez.

Anyone with information regarding this incident was encouraged to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Body found near 23rd Ave., Baseline in Phoenix; hit-run investigated

Possible hit-and-run investigated after body discovered in Phoenix

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