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Police searching for driver involved in hit-and-run crash that killed a man in central Phoenix

The crash happened on 40th Street south of Thomas Road
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PHOENIX — Police are searching for the driver who left the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian in central Phoenix early Saturday morning.

Phoenix police say they were called to the area on 40th Street south of Thomas Road around 1:45 a.m.

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When officers arrived, they found a man, identified as 46-year-old David Pinkerton, in the roadway who was seriously hurt.

Pinkerton was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Police later learned the vehicle that hit the man had left the scene.

A description of that vehicle has not yet been released.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.