PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A man is dead after being hit by a driver whom police believe was under the influence on Friday night in north Phoenix.
Just before 11 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the area of 36th Avenue and Northern Avenue for reports of a person who was hit by a car.
When they arrived, they found a man with serious injuries and identified the driver involved, according to Phoenix police. The victim died at the scene.
Detectives believe the victim was not in a crosswalk while attempting to cross Northern Avenue when he was hit. They suspect the driver was impaired.
Police detained the driver and processed him for DUI. The investigation is ongoing.
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