Man arrested in Phoenix hit-and-run

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PHOENIX (CBS5) -

Authorities say the suspect in a Phoenix hit-and-run was caught a few blocks from the scene on Friday.

Phoenix police said a 27-year-old man was driving a black Ford Explorer when hit a woman near 22nd Avenue and Northern late Friday morning and took off. He was caught a short time later at Interstate 17 and Northern.

The 37-year-old victim is in extremely critical condition, according to police.

No other details were immediately available.

Stay with cbs5az.com for updates on this developing story.

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