DENVER — Police in Denver are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in the southwest area of the city on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred around 6 p.m. at the intersection of W. Evans Avenue and S. Irving Street.

Police said a driver of a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian and then took off.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police have yet to release details about the suspect vehicle.

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