Driver hits, kills man in the street in central Phoenix

The driver involved stayed on the scene.
The driver involved stayed on the scene.(Arizona's Family)
Published: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:13 PM MST|Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 9:01 AM MST
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PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A man is dead after a driver hit him on Wednesday in central Phoenix. Police have since identified him as 54-year-old Marvin Denny.

It happened just before 8 p.m. at 19th and Alice avenues, which is south of Dunlap Avenue. Firefighters arrived at the intersection and Denny was already dead. The driver stayed on the scene.

Detectives learned Denny was crossing 19th Avenue against a red light when he was hit by the northbound car. Police say the driver showed no signs of intoxication.

No arrests have been made as detectives continue investigating.