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Pedestrian dies after hit and run in Placerville, police say

Placerville police found the victim after hearing reports of someone getting hit by a dark-colored sedan. Witnesses saw the car stop before speeding away.
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PLACERVILLE, Calif. — A pedestrian was killed in a hit and run in Placerville on Friday night at around 8:30 p.m., according to Placerville police. 

Police said officers found a pedestrian near the 1800 block of Broadway Drive at  after hearing reports someone was hit by a car. Witnesses saw a dark-colored sedan stopped before speeding away toward eastbound on Broadway Drive.

Medical personnel took the victim to the hospital, which is where they died from their injuries. 

Police did not provide the pedestrian's age or description. El Dorado County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the victim once their family is notified. 

Police ask anyone with information regarding this case to call 530-642-5210.

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