Phoenix police identify man in wheelchair hit and killed

PHOENIX -- Police have arrested a driver who fled the scene of an accident Saturday night after he allegedly struck and killed a man in a wheelchair.

Police said the victim, 46-year-old Christopher Emigh, was hit while crossing mid block on Indian School Road near 28th Street about 7:25 p.m.

The victim was reportedly thrown from his wheelchair into a light pole.

Fire department spokesman Hugh Chase said the victim died at the scene.

Police said the suspect fled but witnesses followed the male driver and police arrested him after a short foot pursuit near 32nd Street and Indian School Road.

Brandon Lee, 27, has been booked on charges of aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of a fatal accident, according to police.

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