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PHOENIX — Phoenix fire crews say a man and a woman were taken to a hospital after being struck by a car Friday night.
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Officials say it happened near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue.
Both pedestrians suffered serious injuries.
Phoenix police say a witness originally reported that the driver had left the scene of the crash. Officers responded to the area and were able to later locate the driver.
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Officials say impairment is believed to be a factor in this crash as it relates to the driver.
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It is unclear where the pedestrians were crossing.
The investigation remains ongoing.