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Man killed by hit-and-run driver in West Valley City

Police have ‘little info’ as they search for the driver.

(West Valley City Police Department) West Valley City police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a 39-year-old man dead.

(West Valley City Police Department) West Valley City police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a 39-year-old man dead.

West Valley City police are searching for a driver who hit and killed a man on Monday, and then drove away without stopping.

According to police, a 39-year-old man was crossing 7200 West at 3245 South at about 10 p.m. when he was struck by a northbound vehicle, which did not stop.

The victim, later identified as Joel Lewis, died at the scene, police said.

The intersection did not have any painted crosswalks or stoplights. Based on vehicle fragments at the scene, police said the vehicle may have been a Chevy or GMC pickup truck with a model year between 1999-2006. The vehicle will have driver headlight and side-view mirror damage.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the vehicle or driver involved may call West Valley City police at 801-840-4000.

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