ALBUQUERQUE, NM — One person died Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in southeast Albuquerque’s International District, reports KOB4.
Albuquerque Police said the fatal incident occurred on the westbound lanes near Dallas Street.
Few details have been disclosed, but an early investigation shows a pedestrian was in the roadway when they were hit by a westbound sedan that fled the scene.
First responders rushed the victim to an area hospital with major injuries. The patient was later pronounced deceased, confirmed the APD.
At this time, authorities have not released any information on the suspect vehicle or its driver.
An investigation remains underway.
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