Two pedestrians killed in separate Phoenix crashes early Friday morning

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating two separate deadly crashes involving pedestrians on Friday morning.

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The first collision occurred around 3:45 a.m. when a truck struck a pedestrian near 7th Street and Thomas Road.

Police say the pedestrian, only said to be a man, was found with life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

The driver of the truck stayed at the scene and police say that person did not show any signs of impairment.

During a preliminary investigation, police believe the pedestrian stepped into the curb lane and was moving backward when he was struck.

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A separate crash happened along 15th Avenue south of Indian School Road just before 5 a.m.

Police say a man was struck by a vehicle and was taken to a hospital, where he later died. His name has not been released.

Police say it appears the man was crossing the street mid-block and not in a crosswalk when he was struck.

The driver involved in that collision also stayed at the scene and police do not believe speed or impairment to be a factor.

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Both investigations are ongoing.

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