Police: Pedestrian fatally struck by an SUV in north Phoenix

PHOENIX (AP) - A pedestrian has been fatally struck by an SUV in north Phoenix, according to authorities.

Phoenix police said officers responded to the scene just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead.

Police on Sunday identified the man as 31-year-old Ethan Peed.

Witnesses reported that the pedestrian was crossing Greenway Road in mid-block when he was struck.

The SUV’s vehicle’s driver remained on scene and police said impairment is not believed to be a factor in the fatal crash.