The crash happened at about 9:23 p.m. in the 7000-block of S. Western Avenue, police said.
A woman, 29, was driving a silver SUV northbound on Western when she allegedly struck a man who was in the street, police said.
The man, 75, was rushed to an area hospital where he died.
The female driver originally drove off but eventually stopped, police said.
She was taken into custody; charges are pending.
CPD Major Accident Detectives are investigating.