Crime

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Merced, police say

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the weekend, according to Merced police.

The pedestrian was in the area of R Street and Buena Vista Drive about 2 a.m. Sunday when he was struck by a car, Lt. Jay Struble said. His age was not immediately available.

The driver left the scene before police arrived. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the intersection, Struble said.

This story will be updated when information becomes available.

This story was originally published May 14, 2018 at 1:26 PM with the headline "Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Merced, police say."

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