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A former village trustee and volunteer firefighter was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Sullivan County.

State police said Ronald Kates was struck by a vehicle outside Village Hall in Woodridge on Wednesday.

Kates died from his injuries.

Officials said Kates was a member of the Woodridge Fire Department and previously served as a village trustee.

Police are searching for the driver who fled the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact state police.