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Updated:Police looking for driver in fatal crash

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UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Jacob Case.

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Around 11:45 PM Friday night, the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a traffic accident near 7400 County Highway E in the Town of Rushford.

The crash involved a car and a pedestrian. Deputies on the scene say they found a 21-year-old man from Omro unresponsive lying in the road. It appeared he had suffered fatal injuries from a traffic crash.

First responders attempted life saving measures but the man was later pronounced dead at the scene.

His name is being withheld until his family can be notified.

Anyone with information regarding the crash should contact the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office at 920-236-7300 or contact the investigating deputy Detecctive Ron Timm at 920-236-7369.