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Man dead after being hit by a vehicle near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road

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PHOENIX — An 82-year-old man has died after being hit by a vehicle at a west Phoenix intersection Monday morning.

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Officers responded to the crash near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road and found Tomas Gonzalez with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Phoenix police say the vehicle that struck Gonzalez took off from the scene.

Officials say Gonzalez was crossing Thomas Road when he was struck by a black passenger vehicle that was heading eastbound.

According to police, witnesses say a second white vehicle was involved but it's unknown if they also struck Gonzalez.

Detectives are investigating the crash and it's unclear if any arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department or Silent Witness.