HAMPTON, Va. — The Hampton Police Division is investigating after a man was hit by a car and killed on Thursday night.
According to a news release, the crash happened shortly before 11:20 p.m. in the area of Oakcrest Drive and E. Pembroke Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found 60-year-old Bobby Sylvester Whitaker laying in the road, seriously hurt. He was taken to the hospital, where he died from the extent of his injuries.
Police say Whitaker was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene. There is no additional information available on a possible suspect car description.
This is an ongoing investigation. If you saw anything or know anything that may help police, call the the Hampton Police Division at 757-727-6111 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit an anonymous online tip by clicking here.