PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police said a man is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in an uptown intersection Monday afternoon.

Authorities responded to the area of 7th and Missouri avenues around 1:20 p.m. for reports of a person being hit by a car. Paramedics arrived and rushed the man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said the driver involved stayed on scene and that impairment doesn’t appear to be a factor. Detectives are on the way to learn what led up to the wreck.

Drivers are asked to avoid the intersection as it will remain closed while police conduct their investigation.

No other information has been released.

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