Pedestrian dies after hit and run, driver found later

(MLive file photo)

BATTLE CREEK, MI -- A hit-and-run driver was arrested hours after a woman died when she was struck in a crosswalk, police said.

The 41-year-old died at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after the crash at North Avenue and Emmett Street about 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4.

Police tracked down the driver and he was taken into custody about 6:15 p.m.

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