Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Car at 83rd Avenue and Osborn Road in West Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona (November 10, 2023) – A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Friday night in west Phoenix.
The fatal collision happened in the area of 83rd Avenue and Osborn Road, according to Phoenix Police.
Authorities say a man was struck by a car on the roadway in unclear circumstances. Two other vehicles were involved in the crash, but one of them fled the scene.
The pedestrian died at the accident scene.
The name of the deceased person was not immediately disclosed.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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