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Witnesses described the vehicle involved as a dark-colored pickup truck.
Authorities are looking for a driver who fled after fatally striking a 57-year-old pedestrian in Portland, Maine, on Monday night.
Officers responded to 1837 Forest Ave. around 9:20 p.m. after receiving reports that a woman was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street, police said in a statement shared on Facebook.
The pedestrian was found dead at the scene, while the driver of the vehicle involved fled, police said.
The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification.
Witnesses described the vehicle involved as a dark-colored pickup truck, last seen traveling inbound on Forest Avenue, police said.
Police urge anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact investigators at 207-874-8575.
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