One person died Saturday after a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash in Jurupa Valley that was being investigated as a hit-and-run, authorities said.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a hit-and-run near the intersection of Market Street and 24th Street at around 2:35 a.m. Saturday.

Deputies and Cal Fire personnel found the victim on the northbound shoulder of Market Street, and the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

No suspect was arrested, and it was unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.

The victim’s identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information about the crash was encouraged to contact Deputy Petersen at 951-955-2600.

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