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PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a deadly crash that shut down a portion of McDowell Road early Tuesday morning.
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The crash happened near 57th Avenue around 2:20 a.m., and road closures were put in place shortly after that.
Phoenix police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing mid-block, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The cause of the crash is under investigation, however, the driver, who stayed at the scene, showed signs of impairment.
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No additional details were immediately available.