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Man in wheelchair sustains life-threatening injuries after being hit by pickup truck

Police said speed and impairment are not factors in the crash.
Credit: 12 News
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PHOENIX — A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a pickup truck near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road Monday morning.

Police said the pickup was making a turn when it hit the man in the wheelchair, who was in the crosswalk at the time. 

The driver stayed at the scene and impairment is not believed to be a factor at this time. 

Police said it was a slow-speed collision. 

Drivers are asked to avoid the area as police investigate. 

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