South Sacramento hit-and-run leaves woman dead after being dragged several blocks

A woman died after being struck and dragged several blocks by a vehicle that left the scene in south Sacramento early Wednesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

The crash happened shortly before 1 a.m. near Burdette Drive and Houston Avenue, just off 47th Avenue and Stockton Boulevard.

CHP said their preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was turning left onto Houston Avenue when it struck the woman. Investigators believe the vehicle dragged her for several blocks before driving away.

First responders located the woman on Prentiss Drive. She had suffered fatal injuries, officers said.

Authorities have not released the woman's name, but said she was 68 years old. 

Investigators are searching for a 2013 to 2016 Nissan Altima believed to have been involved.