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69-year-old man dies days after Botetourt County hit-and-run crash

Crash happened in Troutville on Friday evening

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – The 69-year-old Troutville man who was the victim of a hit-and-run crash Friday evening has died, according to Virginia State Police.

Police say Dineshkumar Patel was hit while crossing Route 11, just south of Route 220, between Dodge's and McDonald's at 7 p.m.

Police say evidence recovered at the scene indicates the vehicle involved was a 2018 or 2019, metallic blue Chevrolet Colorado or a GMC Canyon.  

The vehicle will have damage to the driver’s side, including the driver’s side mirror.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Virginia State Police at 1-800-542-5959.

ORIGINAL STORY

Virginia state police are seeking information in Botetourt County following a hit-and-run crash. 

The hit-and-run occurred Friday on Route 11, in front of the Dodge's gas station, just south of Route 220.

State police are looking for a 2018 or 2019, metallic blue, Chevrolet Colorado or GMC Canyon. 

The car was traveling south on Route 11- when it struck a pedestrian crossing the roadway. 

The car has damage to the driver's side of the vehicle, including the driver's side mirror. 

Anyone with information is asked to Virginia state police at 800-542-5959.