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Metro Police looking for vehicle in deadly hit and run crash on New Year's Day

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Police are asking for the public's help identifying a hit and run driver that killed a 23-year-old woman and critically injured a 24-year-old man on Thursday.

According to police, at about 1:30 a.m., the two were standing on the sidewalk outside a bar at 237 Hermitage Ave about to get into a rideshare when they were struck by a speeding red/maroon car, possibly a Ford Mustang.

Anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle is asked to call 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

The 23-year-old has been identified as Afriye Seegars of Nashville.

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