One killed after trash truck hit-and-run in Northwest DC

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A man and a woman were hit by what officials believe is a trash truck Friday afternoon. 

What we know:

Officials say two pedestrians were struck at the intersection of Upshur Street and Georgia Ave in Petworth around 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The victims have been identified as two adult females. Both were on an electric bike together when they were struck.  

One man died at the scene, per officials. 

The vehicle fled the scene, per officials. Officials say they have located a white and green trash truck labeled "244" with "WB Waste Solutions LLC" on the side in connection with the crash.

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