Pedestrian Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver
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A Van Nuys man was killed by a hit-and-run driver as he crossed a North Hills street early Saturday, Los Angeles police said.
Miguel Vazquez, 34, was pronounced dead about 1:15 a.m., just minutes after he was struck by a car at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Chase Street, Sgt. Ron Leanders said.
Vazquez was walking west across Sepulveda Boulevard when he was struck by a northbound car, Leanders said. Police did not release a description of the vehicle involved.
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