Pedestrian struck, killed by car in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD -- A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car Thursday morning, police said.

Detective Lt. Gregory Staffordsmith said that police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian, but he did not give any additional information, including the time and location of the crash.

"The investigation is currently very active and I will release information as it becomes available," he said in an email to reporters at 1:40 p.m.

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