LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A woman is dead after a driver reportedly hit her with their car and drove off in west Louisville on Sunday morning.
Around 3:30 a.m., Louisville Metro Police responded to a hit-and-run at 31st and Broadway, according to an LMPD press release.
Investigators believe Charisse Matthews, 43, and a man were crossing a street when a car struck Matthews while the man was able to get out of the way.
The driver of the vehicle who hit Matthews allegedly did not stop and drove away.
Matthews was pronounced dead at the scene.
LMPD's Traffic Unit is currently investigating this hit-and-run.
Officials are still working to determine a potential make and model of the vehicle as of 8 a.m. on Sunday.
For those who would like to help, Matthews' family has started a GoFundMe. Their goal is to raise $50,000.
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