KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A man died after he was hit by a car Friday evening near the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Mary Street. The Knoxville Police Department said the crash was reported at around 7:45 p.m.
In a release, police said responders tried to save the man's life. However, he was later pronounced dead after being transported from the scene. Police said the person who hit him drove away before officers arrived, heading east on Magnolia Avenue.
Police said it's believed to be either a black SUV or a black crossover.
Additional information about the suspect vehicle was not immediately available. Neither was information about the victim available, or specific details about the incident. This story will be updated when more information is available.
