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Man dead after hit-and-run crash near I-17 and Northern Avenue early Saturday morning

The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Christopher Rhinehart
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PHOENIX — A man is dead after he was allegedly hit by a car early this morning in north Phoenix.

Phoenix police say they were called to the area on Northern Avenue just east of Interstate 17 around 2 a.m. for a reported crash involving a pedestrian.

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

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The man was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries.

The victim has since been identified as 38-year-old Christopher Rhinehart.

From the initial investigation, police believe Rhinehart was walking and rolling around in the roadway when he was hit by the car.

The suspect vehicle and its driver were later located at his home.

As of now, police say no arrests have been made and any charges will be determined after the reconstruction of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.