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Police searching for suspect in hit-and-run that killed 72-year-old

Toledo police crews responded to Douglas Road on June 20 regarding a pedestrian struck.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's note: The following story has been edited to include pictures of the suspect's vehicle provided by Toledo police. 

A 72-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle June 20 has died.

Toledo police identified the man Wednesday as Ralph Hamilton Jr.

Police responded to a west Toledo neighborhood Tuesday afternoon after a vehicle struck a person shortly after 2 p.m., injuring them. 

Toledo police told WTOL 11 that an adult was hit by a car at Edgebrook Drive and Douglas Road. Emergency crews transported the victim to the hospital with what police described as suspected life-threatening injuries. 

Police temporarily closed Douglas Road between Edgebrook Drive and Hiddenbrook Drive, but have since reopened the roadway.

According to police, the car that struck the pedestrian fled the scene. The car is described as blue and "sporty."

On Tuesday, police provided the following photos of the suspected vehicle involved in the incident. 

Credit: Toledo Police Department
Credit: Toledo Police Department

If you have any information or can identify the suspect, you are asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. 

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