MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.C. — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a man Tuesday night on Interstate 73 in Montgomery County.
Troopers said the crash happened around 11:43 p.m. on I-73 South near mile marker 51. Investigators said the victim had gotten out of a disabled white Ford Focus parked along the right shoulder and was walking in the southbound lanes when he was hit by a vehicle.
The driver did not stop.
Because of limited evidence, troopers do not know what type of vehicle was involved, but they believe it should have front-end or front quarter-panel damage.
Anyone with information is asked to call the State Highway Patrol district office at 704-853-5373.