Hit and run driver kills woman in McKeesport

Hit and run driver kills woman in McKeesport
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McKeesport, PA – The Homicide and Collision Reconstruction Unit of the Allegheny County Police Department has been called in to assist with an ongoing investigation in McKeesport. In the early hours of June 22, 2023, at approximately 1:16 am, emergency services received a report via County 9-1-1 regarding a vehicle striking an adult female in the 2600 block of Jenny Lind Street. First responders promptly arrived at the scene and discovered a critically injured 39-year-old female victim. She was transported to a nearby hospital, but, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The vehicle involved in the incident initially fled the scene, but it has since been located.

If you have any information that could aid in the investigation, please contact the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can choose to remain anonymous, and any information provided will be greatly appreciated by law enforcement.