REDMOND, Wash. — A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash with a car in Redmond early Tuesday. Police said the driver fled.
Redmond police believe the crash happened at around 4:15 a.m.
Both directions of Old Redmond Road are closed between 143rd Avenue Northeast and 144th Avenue Northeast while officers investigate.
An initial tweet from Redmond police said the victim was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, but a KIRO 7 reporter at the scene saw a body covered with a tarp.
Shortly after, Redmond police told KIRO 7 the victim was a woman who died from her injuries while medics were giving her aid at the scene.
Police said there is no vehicle description at this time.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to call the Redmond Police Department at 425-556-2500.
**TRAFFIC ALERT** WB and EB lanes of Old Redmond Rd. are closed due to hit-and-run involving a vehicle and pedestrian. @RedmondWaPD is at the scene. No vehicle description. Pedestrian was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Please find alt. route. pic.twitter.com/JES8Hlcaev
— RedmondWaPD (@RedmondWaPD) March 14, 2023
WB and EB lanes of Old Redmond Rd. are closed between 143rd Ave. NE and 144th Ave NE due to hit-and-run involving a vehicle and female pedestrian. @RedmondWaPD is at the scene. No vehicle description. Pedestrian succumbed to injuries and is deceased. Please find alt. route. pic.twitter.com/RezQhv8Q5U
— RedmondWaPD (@RedmondWaPD) March 14, 2023
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