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Police are searching for the driver of a car that killed a woman in a hit-and-run crash in Staffordshire.

It happened in Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, at the junction of South Drive of Carmountside Crematorium and Leek Road, just before 08:00 GMT on Friday.

A woman in her 70s, who was a pedestrian, died after being hit by what is described as a small blue/grey car similar in size to a Renault Clio or Ford Fiesta.

The driver of the car did not stop and left the scene, heading towards Abbey Hulton.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said staff immediately began administering advanced life support, which continued on route to Royal Stoke University Hospital.

An air ambulance crew travelled in the back of the ambulance to help continue treatment.

She was taken to the hospital but died shortly afterwards from her injuries.

Staffordshire Police said her next of kin were being supported by a specially trained officer.

Any witnesses, or those with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, are asked to get in touch with Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting 1290f 12 December, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.