Pedestrian killed in Fort Smith hit and run

Fort Smith police are investigating a hit and run fatality


source https://www.swtimes.com/story/news/2023/07/27/pedestrian-killed-in-fort-smith-hit-and-run-late-wednesday/70476124007/

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