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Man killed in pedestrian crash in Phoenix

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PHOENIX — Phoenix police say a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a driver Saturday night near 37th Avenue and Glendale Road.

Officials say they found a man, identified as 42-year-old Francisco Moreno, lying in the roadway when police arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Phoenix Fire Department.

Police say the driver of a white passenger car was heading eastbound on Glendale Road when they hit Moreno who was crossing mid-block.

The driver remained at the scene and was not hurt.

It is unknown if speed or impairment is a factor.

The crash remains under investigation.