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Driver turns himself in following deadly hit-and-run in Salt Lake City

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SALT LAKE CITY — One man was killed after a hit-and-run crash on Redwood Road in Salt Lake City early Sunday morning.

According to Salt Lake City Police, the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. near 755 South. Juan Mucino, a 58-year-old man, was riding a bicycle in the area when he was hit by a vehicle, suffering critical injuries and dying at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle did not stop and was believed to have left the scene heading north on Redwood Road.

In the days following the crash, officials reported that the driver, a 27-year-old man, turned himself in to police. The District Attorney's Office was working to file charges at the last report Tuesday morning. Police originally identified the man as a 19-year-old driver.

Further information on who the suspect was and what charges he may face was not made available by police.

SLCPD is asking community members living along Redwood Road from Indiana Avenue to 500 South to review any doorbell or home security cameras for any footage that may show the moment of the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 801-799-3000.