Update: Fatal crash at Murray Bridge East, South Australia

A woman has died following a fatal hit and run crash at Murray Bridge East last night.

About 9.45pm,Thursday 20 October, police and emergency services were called to Old Princess Highway after reports that a woman had been hit by a car. The vehicle failed to stop following the crash.

The woman, a 40-year-old from Murray Bridge sadly died at the scene.

Old Princess Highway was closed for several hours while Major Crash Investigators examined the scene but opened at 3.20am this morning.

The woman's death is the 58th life lost on SA roads this year, compared to 79 at the time last year.

Investigations are continuing to locate the vehicle.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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