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Victim killed in Oakland Park hit-and-run identified as 80-year-old woman

Authorities searching for driver who struck and killed Barbara Price

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The victim who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Oakland Park earlier this week has been identified as an 80-year-old woman.

Barbara Price was crossing North Powerline Road near Northwest 38th Street around 8 p.m. Wednesday when she was struck and left for dead, Broward Sheriff's Office officials said.

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Price was outside the designated crosswalk when she was struck by what's believed to be a light blue 2005 to 2009 Land Rover Range Rover, officials said.

The vehicle fled. Price was thrown off the roadway and later pronounced dead at the scene.

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Authorities believe the vehicle was damaged on the passenger side bumper, headlight and hood.

A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Anyone with info is asked to call BSO at 954-321-4841.

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