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Man dies in hit and run Sunday morning

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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Update:

Omaha Police say the pedestrian killed in a hit and run Sunday has been identified as 26-year-old Justin Johnson.

The crash is still under investigation.

Original story:

A man died after being hit by a vehicle Sunday morning near 96th and L St, according to Omaha Police.

Officers were called to the area around 6 a.m. for a personal injury hit and run crash.

A passerby found the man on the westbound shoulder of L St.

Medics pronounced the victim dead.

Roadway evidence and vehicle parts left at the scene revealed that the victim had been hit by a westbound vehicle that fled.

The crash is under investigation.

Anyone with information should contact the Omaha Police Traffic Unit at 402-444-5627.