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Deadly pedestrian accident in South Phoenix early Saturday

Posted at 9:07 AM, Dec 03, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-03 11:43:57-05

A woman has died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday morning.

Phoenix fire report a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near 16th Street and Southern Avenue around 7 a.m.

Police say the pedestrian was crossing mid-block when she was struck.

The driver remained on scene and did not show signs of impairment. 

According to the fire department, an off-duty Phoenix police officer was on scene and performed chest compressions on the victim until she could be transported to the hospital.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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