The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on Chapman Highway on Tuesday evening. Around 6:10 p.m. on January 2, 2024, KPD officers responded to a crash on Chapman Highway near East Moody Avenue. At the scene, officers found an unidentified man who’d been struck by an unknown vehicle.

The victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Authorities believe a pickup truck was traveling southbound on Chapman Highway when it struck the victim who was attempting to cross the street in front of Walgreens. The truck continued south on Chapman Highway following the crash.

Police believe the vehicle is possibly a dark red Ford F-150. Efforts are ongoing to identify the driver and the vehicle. The victim was transported to the Regional Forensic Center for examination and attempts to identify. Anyone with information is asked to call East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.