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Irene Lonnie Martinez accused of leaving deadly crash scene in Lakewood

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday night in Lakewood, and on Friday, police arrested suspect Irene Lonnie Martinez, 55, of Aurora, who is accused of leaving the scene. 

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LAKEWOOD POLICE

According to Lakewood Police Department' press release, just before 7 p.m., a driver going westbound on W Colfax Ave at Kendall Street hit a woman who was walking and did not stop. It was unconfirmed in the original or updated release whether the woman died at the scene or after being taken to a hospital. 

Early on Friday, police say they found both Martinez and the suspect vehicle, a  white 1996 Infinity G20.

Martinez faces a charge for Leaving the Scene of an Accident involving Death, and she was booked in Jefferson County Jail. 

Anyone with more information can contact the Lakewood Police Department at 303-980-7300. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP. 

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