Hit-and-run driver strikes and kills woman in Auburn

AUBURN, WA – A 61-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the 3600 block of C Street SW early Friday morning, according to KOMO News.

Paramedics and officers arrived on the scene after receiving reports of a woman lying in the street. Police determined that the victim, who was from California, was walking near the Safeway distribution center at around 5 a.m. Friday when she was struck by the vehicle, which fled.

The woman died instantly from the impact of the crash. Officials are investigating to get a description of the car.

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