A woman died after a hit-and-run in Clairemont on Friday night, police said.
The incident happened near Genesee Avenue and Mount Etna Drive around 9 p.m., according to the San Diego Police Department. Police say the woman was walking westbound in the south crosswalk when a vehicle traveling northbound collided with her and drove off.
The victim was found in the roadway and was taken to the hospital, where she died, SDPD Officer Anthony Carrasco told NBC 7.
Police did not provide a description of the suspect or the suspect's vehicle.
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It's unknown if alcohol was a factor in the crash, SDPD said. The department's traffic division is handling the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
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