According to a report issued to the Tribune by the Department of Public Service:
On August 6, 2019, at approximately 3:30 a.m. Highway Patrol Troopers were called to a pedestrian incident on US 67 near Highway 8.  Preliminary information indicates an unknown vehicle struck a pedestrian and left the scene.  
The female pedestrian died at the scene.  
The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is currently available.