Phoenix Police Looking For Vehicle Involved In Death Of Jaywalker

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Phoenix police detectives are investigating a hit and run collision that left a pedestrian with critical injuries.

According to the Phoenix Police Department, early Saturday morning, just after 1:30, officers responded to a call of a possible hit and run collision near 51st Avenue and Virginia Avenue involving a pedestrian. An injured man was found lying in the roadway. He was transported to the hospital with critical injuries.

Detectives believe the pedestrian was crossing North 51st Avenue mid-block when a vehicle going south on North 51st Avenue struck him. The vehicle did not remain on scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call Silent Witness at 480(WITNESS) or 480(TESTIGO) to provide any anonymous tips.

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