Fatal hit-and-run investigation underway in Pueblo, victim identified

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says officers responded to a disturbance near Routt Ave. and Baystate Ave. late May 5, where they found a person lying in the roadway who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle.

According to PPD, just after 10:24 p.m., the victim was rushed to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The Pueblo County Coroner identified the victim on May 6 as 39-year-old Kevin A. Martinez.

Police say the incident remains under investigation.

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