Pedestrian Killed by Hit-&-Run Driver on I-44

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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on I-44 near the National Avenue bridge Sunday morning.

Springfield Police say a woman was hit by a driver in the westbound lane around 8 AM Sunday.

The driver didn’t stop.

I-44 had to be closed for a brief time during the investigation.

Springfield Police are asking that anyone who witnessed the crash call them with information.