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83-year-old killed in SODO crash; police looking for driver

Seattle deadly crash

SEATTLE — An 83-year-old woman walking in a pedestrian crosswalk was hit by an SUV that took off early this morning.

Police were called to 4th Ave S and S Spokane St., under the Spokane Viaduct, around 7:45 a.m.

When they arrived, they found the woman down in the road. Police said the driver of an SUV hit her while she was in the crosswalk.

Police said the driver made a wide turn on red and hit her, dragging her around the corner.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver left the scene and police are still looking for them.

Police have not released a description of the vehicle but they do have surveillance video.

If you have any information on the crash, contact the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad (TCIS) at 206-684-8923.

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