Hamilton police have arrested a driver after a fatal hit and run in the city’s east end on Tuesday afternoon.
Collision reconstruction teams say officers responded to reports of a pedestrian hit at the intersection of Hope Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue North around 5:30 p.m.
The woman — believed to be in her 40s — succumbed to her injuries at the Hamilton General Hospital, say police.
Not long after, investigators say the driver of the suspect vehicle was located and arrested.
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Police have not yet specified what charges the accused may face.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Hamilton police at 905-546-4755 or 905-546-4753, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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