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.
On Monday, ABC15 spoke with Vanessa Rhinehart, Christopher's sister, who says he was on a Facetime call with their brother when the crash happened.
"He was actually on FaceTime with my brother that lives in North Carolina - and my brother that lives in North Carolina had told me he saw the phone tumbling and then he saw the sky," said Vanessa. "He kept screaming for my brother Christopher. He’s like Chris Chris Chris! And Christopher wouldn’t answer."
Police say 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.
Rhinehart's family created an online fundraiser to help with costs.
A vigil will be held on Tuesday near 23rd and Northern avenues in honor of Christopher.
