Sunday, July 17, 2016

Man found dead in Halifax Co. , NC road after hit-and-run










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Sunday, July 17, 2016 11:23AM
HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina State Highway Patrol said a man was found dead in the road after an apparent hit-and-run in Halifax County.

Troopers told ABC11 they received a call around 5:45 a.m. Saturday about a man lying on Faulcon Road near Littleton.

According to troopers, it appeared the pedestrian was walking in front of his home when he was hit by a car. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Jameille Harvey.

The driver of the unknown vehicle fled the scene. Harvey was last seen around 3:30 a.m., troopers said.

Authorities were not sure exactly when Harvey was hit.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call State Highway Patrol.