DALLAS — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in southeast Dallas early Wednesday, police said.

The crash happened around 1 a.m. in the 5600 block of South Buckner Boulevard, according to a police news release.

Police said a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle left the scene before police officers got there.

The victim was later identified as 55-year-old Vaneta Higtower, according to the Dallas County Medical Examiner.

No arrests have been made. Police are still investigating the incident.

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