Homicide investigation underway after woman dies from injuries in hit-and-run

SEATTLE — A homicide investigation is underway after a woman who was struck by a vehicle March 19, in Ballard has died, Seattle police said Thursday.

Police said a vehicle failed to stop while at Fred Meyer parking lot, located in the 900 block of Northwest 45th Street, striking the woman.

The vehicle fled the scene, and the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to Harborview Medical Center where she later died, police said.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed the crash to contact them at 206-233-5000.

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