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Man dead after hit-and-run crash Friday night near 7th Street and McDowell Road

Police still searching for the driver responsible
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PHOENIX — A man is dead after a hit-and-run crash late Friday night in central Phoenix.

Phoenix police say they were called to the area near 7th Street and McDowell Road just after 11:30 p.m. for a reported crash involving a pedestrian.

When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from serious injuries.

He was rushed to the hospital, but he did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The man has not yet been identified.

Police believe the man was crossing the street in a crosswalk, but against the light, when he was struck.

The vehicle that hit the man took off before officers arrived.

No information has been provided about the suspect vehicle or its driver.

The crash remains under investigation.