Post last updated at 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 19:
A 74-year-old woman suffered critical injuries and her dog was killed in a crash Monday morning in Lawrence, according to the Lawrence Police Department.
The woman was walking with her dog shortly before 8 a.m. at 23rd Street and Barker Avenue. A vehicle struck them and did not stop, according to a social media post from LPD.
The woman was taken to an area trauma center, according to police.
“If you can identify the driver of this vehicle, or see a grey Dodge sedan with front end damage, specifically on the passenger side of the front end, contact dispatch at (785)832-7509,” police wrote.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County by calling 785-843-TIPS (8477).
Update, 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, March 19:
Police posted to Facebook Tuesday morning that “Detectives located the car and have interviewed the driver. The investigation is ongoing and we will keep you updated as it progresses.”
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