Pedestrian dies following injuries from hit-and-run, driver remains at large

Sara Karnes, Springfield News-Leader
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A Springfield woman died this week after being critically injured in a hit-and-run March 6.

Donna Campbell, 42, was crossing westbound across Kansas Expressway, near the McDonald Access Road, when a northbound dark-colored pickup truck hit her, according to Springfield Police Department.

Campbell was taken to an area hospital with critical injuries. She died from her injuries March 21. Her family has been notified.

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The driver of the truck has not yet been identified, and the crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with any information about the crash, the suspect vehicle or the unidentified driver is encouraged to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810. You may also provide information anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 417 869-TIPS (8477).

This is Springfield’s eighth traffic fatality in 2023.

This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Pedestrian dies following injuries from hit-and-run in Springfield