Chelsea A. Hill, 14, killed in pedestrian collision with hit-and-run driver at Carnegie Avenue and East 40th Street in Cleveland, Ohio
Modified Date:
Tue, 05/26/2015 - 6:39pmAccident Date:
Monday, May 25, 2015Cleveland police describe car that fatally struck 14-year-old girl
Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 216-623-5290.
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Authorities have released a description of the vehicle that hit and killed a 14-year-old girl early Monday on the city's East Side. Chelsea A. Hill was walking about 12:55 a.m. at Carnegie Avenue and East 40th Street when a car hit her and then fled from the crash site. She died arriving at MetroHealth Medical Center. Video revealed the car is dark-colored, of quality, and well maintained, and appears to be made after 2000. It will have damage to a headlight and fog lamp assembly. Investigators are working to identify the car's make and model.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Chelsea A. Hill
Roadway:
Carnegie Avenue and East 40th StreetCity:
Cleveland, OHCounty:
Cuyahoga County, OHArea:
Cleveland-Akron, OH
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