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Driver identified in deadly hit-and-run in Modesto, police say

Driver identified in deadly hit-and-run in Modesto, police say
STREET AND BEELER STREET YESTERDAY MORNING. THE MAN’S CAUSE OF DEATH IS UNKNOWN. AN AUTOPSY IS SET TO HAPPEN SOON. POLICE IN MODESTO SAY THE DRIVER IN A DEADLY HIT AND RUN HAS NOW BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS HAPPENED NEAR ORANGEBURG AVENUE AND NELSON AVENUE YESTERDAY. WITNESSES SAY THE VEHICLE HIT A MAN THEN KEPT ON DRIVING. OFFICERS ARE NOT RELEASING THE VICTIM’S NAME AT THIS POINT. INVESTIGATORS SAY NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW WHO THE DRIVER IS. POLICE ARE LOOKING INTO IF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL W
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Driver identified in deadly hit-and-run in Modesto, police say
The driver in a deadly hit-and-run in Modesto has been identified, according to authorities. The crash happened on Friday night near Orangeburg Avenue and Nelson Avenue, the Modesto Police Department said.Witnesses say a dark-colored vehicle hit a man and kept driving around 9 p.m., authorities said. Officers arrived at the scene and immediately started first aid. However, he died at the crash, authorities said. Investigators say no arrests have been made, even though they know who the driver is. Officers are not releasing the victim's name at this point. Police are looking into where drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash. Authorities ask anyone with information to call Modesto Police Department dispatch at 209-552-2470. This is a developing story stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.

The driver in a deadly hit-and-run in Modesto has been identified, according to authorities.

The crash happened on Friday night near Orangeburg Avenue and Nelson Avenue, the Modesto Police Department said.

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Witnesses say a dark-colored vehicle hit a man and kept driving around 9 p.m., authorities said. Officers arrived at the scene and immediately started first aid. However, he died at the crash, authorities said.

Investigators say no arrests have been made, even though they know who the driver is.

Officers are not releasing the victim's name at this point.

Police are looking into where drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.

Authorities ask anyone with information to call Modesto Police Department dispatch at 209-552-2470.

This is a developing story stay with KCRA 3 for the latest.