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Woman Critically Hurt With Fractured Skull in Hit-and-Run

A 65-year-old woman was critically hurt with a fractured skull and pelvis after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Los Angeles, police said.

The crash happened Sunday about 7:35 a.m. near Pasadena Avenue and Avenue 21 in Lincoln Heights when an older-model BMW swerved into the next lane, Los Angeles police said Wednesday.

The dark gray BMW then struck the woman as she was crossing the street outside of the marked crosswalk, police said.

The woman had numerous injuries including a fractured pelvis, dislocated leg, abrasions to her right knee and fractured skull, police said. She was hospitalized in critical condition.

Detectives are asking for the public's help to find the driver.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD Central Traffic Division Detectives at 213-833-3713 or Detective Michael Kaden at 213-486-0750 or Central Traffic Division Watch Commander at 213-486-8344. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anonymous callers can contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

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