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Fatality On Azusa Closes Intersection Thursday Morning

This Azusa intersection is closed Thursday for police investigations following an early morning fatal hit-and-run. #Breaking

WALNUT, CA — Morning commuters, be aware. A fatal hit and run has closed one of the main roads in West Covina Thursday for police investigations.

A woman in her 30s was struck and gravely injured Thursday morning in a hit-and-run crash in West Covina, prompting the closure of main thoroughfare in the city.

The crash was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Azusa and Francisquito avenues, said West Covina police Officer Eddie Flores.

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The woman was walking in a crosswalk when a northbound vehicle struck her and kept going, Flores said.

The woman was taken to the hospital in "very grave" condition, he said.

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Police said the suspect vehicle is possibly a dark compact car.

All Azusa Avenue lanes are expected to be closed until at least 8 a.m.


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