By Associated Press - Saturday, February 15, 2014

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Des Moines police have identified a woman killed while crossing a street by a driver who sped away.

Police say 52-year-old Joan Haggar, of Des Moines, was hit just before 11 p.m. Friday while crossing East Eudlid Avenue.

Police are asking the public’s help in identifying the car.



A witness says the car didn’t slow or stop after hitting Haggar. The vehicle is believed to be a mid-sized car, and it may have damaged to its front and windshield.

Haggar was taken to a Des Moines hospital, where she died.

The Des Moines Police Department is offering to match a Crime Stoppers $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

People with information can call police at 515-283-4811 or Polk County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 515-223-1400.

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