Teen seriously hurt after being hit by vehicle in north Phoenix

PHOENIX — A 14-year-old boy is in life-threatening condition after he was hit by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk in north Phoenix Saturday night, according to Phoenix police.

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Officers and fire crews were called around 7:30 p.m. to the area of 35th Avenue and Dunlap Avenue for a crash involving a pedestrian.

Police said witnesses reported the teen was walking in the crosswalk when he was hit by an adult male driver traveling south on 35th Avenue.

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Firefighters took the teen to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt. A Drug Recognition Expert evaluated him and found no signs of impairment, according to police.

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The driver was cited for traffic violations and released.

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