By Cathy Locke
clocke@sacbee.com
The Sacramento Police Department is investigating two accidents - one resulting in a fatality and the other a hit-and-run - that occurred within a few blocks of each other this morning in North Natomas.
An 80-year-old woman who was walking her dog died after she was struck by a vehicle.
Police reported that the woman and her dog were in the crosswalk at North Park and Banfield Drive shortly before 8 a.m.
The driver of an eastbound vehicle hit her.
She was taken to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. According to the Sacramento County Coroner's Office's online records, she was identified as Lifang Chow Liou.
Police said neighbors found the uninjured dog running loose and turned it over to the woman's son, who lives in the area.
The driver remained at the scene, and police said there was no indication that alcohol or drugs were a factor in the accident.
The other incident occurred at Danbrook and Club Center drives, also about 8 a.m., when a youth who was riding his bicycle to school was struck by a vehicle. The driver left the scene.
Police said the boy suffered moderate injuries.
The vehicle involved was described as a gray Nissan Pathfinder with a hanging bumper. Anyone who sees a similar vehicle is asked to record the license number and call 911.
Call The Bee's Cathy Locke, (916) 321-5287.
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