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Clovis woman struck, killed by vehicle

A Clovis woman was killed while riding a bicycle Thursday night and a 43-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatality.

Dawn Renee Dozier, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a news release from Curry County Sheriff Mike Reeves.

Dozier was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene after the crash, the release stated. An investigation led to the arrest of Fernando Chavez-Molina. He is charged with leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in great bodily injury or death.

He was being held at the Curry County Detention Center on Friday night with no bond.

The news release stated more arrests and charges are expected.

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