Posted on Jul 31, 2023

Woman fatally struck by vehicle in Roswell hit-and-run incident

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Roswell police are trying to track down the driver who left the scene after a fatal pedestrian accident last week, KRQE reports.

The incident happened July 24 in the area of Burkett Road and South Main Street sometime before 1:20 a.m.  Officers arrived at the scene to find that a 21-year-old woman had been struck and killed by a vehicle.

WItnesses described the vehicle involved as an orange sports car with black stripes.  Investigators believe it may have been a Chevrolet Camaro that could possibly have damage to the front end, windshield, hood, or roof.

Anyone with further information regarding the vehicle or the driver was asked to contact the Roswell Police Department.