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Adult brought to hospital in critical condition after being found on I-17 in Phoenix

Posted at 7:18 AM, Jan 06, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-06 14:27:05-05

All southbound lanes have reopened after officials reported a person in the roadway on Interstate 17.

Officers responded just before 6:30 a.m. Friday after receiving reports of a person laying in the roadway.

Phoenix fire crews transported the male to the hospital in critical condition after he was located by officers on I-17.

It was later discovered, according to several witnesses, that the male appeared to have jumped off the overpass.

No vehicles were involved in the incident. 

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The Department of Public Safety will be investigating. Stay with ABC15 for the latest.