Woman killed in hit-and-run near Old Fourth Ward Taco Bell

A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed. The driver then left the scene.

A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed. The driver then left the scene.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash near the Taco Bell in the Old Fourth Ward on Sunday evening, according to police.

Atlanta police responded to 429 Ponce De Leon Ave. around 7:45 p.m. after getting a call that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

When they arrived, they found the woman, who was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Her name was not released.

Investigators believe she was struck by a gold Jeep, and the driver left the scene.

No other details have been released by police.

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