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Police searching for driver in deadly hit-and-run along Lamar Avenue

Officers responded to the crash at Lamar Avenue and Knight Arnold just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating a deadly hit and run crash Tuesday night along Lamar Avenue.

Officers responded to the crash at Lamar Avenue and Knight Arnold just after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. They said a driver has slammed into a 2003 Nissan Altima and taken off from the scene.

The victim was taken to Regional One, where he died from his injuries.

Police said the hit-and-run driver was in a 2006 Pontiac G6 with drive-out tags. Investigators said it was recovered at Ashwood Street and Forest Brook Drive.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

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