PHOENIX — A 40-year-old man has died after he was hit by a car Thursday night in west Phoenix.

The Phoenix Police Department said Michael Cathcart sustained fatal injuries after he was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing 91st Avenue midblock near Highland Avenue at about 8 p.m..

The driver who hit Cathcart initially left the scene but then later contacted police after learning about the severity of the collision. Police said the driver was questioned and released pending further investigation.

Impairment is not suspected of being involved. The incident remains under investigation.

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