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Bicyclist killed in afternoon hit-and-run crash in Hagginwood, Sacramento police say

hit and run fatality

A woman riding a bike was killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday afternoon in Sacramento’s Hagginwood neighborhood, police said.

The bicyclist was struck shortly after 4:30 p.m. near Arcade Boulevard and Kenwood Street, the Sacramento Police Department said in a Thursday morning news release. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Sacramento Fire Department personnel.

The vehicle that hit the bicyclist did not stop at the scene and was not located by officers, according to the news release. No vehicle description was available.

Traffic detectives responded to the scene, obtaining witness statements and canvassing for evidence.

The victim’s identity will be released by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office pending notification of family.

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Michael McGough
The Sacramento Bee
Michael McGough is a sports and local editor for The Sacramento Bee. He previously covered breaking news and COVID-19 for The Bee, which he joined in 2016. He is a Sacramento native and graduate of Sacramento State. 
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