Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run collision at SW 44th St. and Western Ave. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Person struck, killed by car in SW Oklahoma City
Officials say the driver of the vehicle left the scene after the collision. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where they later passed away.
OCPD: Person killed after hit-and-run in SW OKC
A little after 4 a.m. Thursday, police were called to the 4200 block of South Western Avenue, where they found the victim, who has not been identified.
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