Freeport Boulevard in Sacramento closed for several hours after hit-and-run

Veronica Catlin
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(FOX40.COM) — A hit-and-run incident on Freeport Boulevard between Irvin Way and Wentworth Ave caused the roads to be closed in both directions for several hours, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, officers said they responded to reports of a vehicle and pedestrian collision in the area of Freeport Boulevard and Potrero Way.

Officials said the vehicle involved fled the scene prior to police arrival. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital in an unknown condition.

Sacramento PD advised travelers to use alternate routes for nearly five hours. Around 10:45 p.m. officials said the road was reopened.

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