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Woman Struck Dead In Hit-Run: South Lebanon Township Police (Update)

A 77-year-old woman has died following a strike by a vehicle that fled the scene in Lebanon County, authorities said on Tuesday. 

Eastfield Drive in South Lebanon Township where a pedestrian was struck dead, authorities say.     

Eastfield Drive in South Lebanon Township where a pedestrian was struck dead, authorities say.     

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The woman was struck on Eastfield Drive in South Lebanon Township at 7:37 a.m. on Apri 30, according to the Lebanon County Department of Emergency Services. 

The South Lebanon Township Police explained that they arrived at the scene to find the woman dead and the car had fled.

A coroner was called to the scene shortly after 10 a.m., LCDES explained. 

The woman has only been identified as living in a "neighboring housing development." Her name had not been released as of 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

"The driver of the striking vehicle and the vehicle were located by police at a later time," the police said. It is unknown if any arrests were made or charges were filed.

This deadly incident remains under investigation. Check back here for updates. 

This is the second pedestrian strike in Pennsylvania that Daily Voice reported on April 30. Click here to read about the 8-year-old seriously injured when he was struck by a car. 

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