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A 40-year-old woman, identified as Heather D., was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Lancaster on Friday morning, June 19, 2026.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded around 12:59 a.m. to the intersection of West Avenue M and Fourth Street West after reports of a person lying in the roadway.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force injuries. Information regarding the suspect vehicle has not been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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