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By Lookout Staff

October 27, 2011 -- A man crossing the street was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in downtown Santa Monica Wednesday morning.

The victim, a white male between the ages of 65 and 70, was walking east across Lincoln Boulevard at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard, when he was run down by a southbound car.

The driver didn't stop, but continued south on Lincoln Boulevard and out of sight.

Police were called to the intersection at 5:52 a.m. and found the victim, who died at the scene.

Authorities have not released the victim's name, pending notification of next of kin.

Witnesses described the car as a 2009-2011 Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan, magnetic or charcoal gray metallic in color.

A vehicle said to resemble the suspect's car. Image courtesy of Santa Monica Police Department.

The vehicle is believed to have damage to the right front headlight assembly, hood, and will be missing a right-side mirror. Police have no information on the driver at this time.

Police ask anyone with information to contact Investigator Chris Dawson at (310) 458-8954 or Sergeant Jeff Wiles at (310) 458-8950 or the Santa Monica Police Department (24 hours) at (310) 458-8495.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call We Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-78-27643), or submit the tip online at www.wetip.com; you will remain completely anonymous and may be eligible for a reward, up to $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest and conviction.

Or, anonymous tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers by either calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting their website at www.lacrimestoppers.org. To text an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers, please view their webpage for detailed instructions. If the information leads to an arrest, the tipster is eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000.00.