A man is dead after an apparent hit-and-run that occurred near downtown Dallas early Saturday morning, according to police.

Officers responded to a major accident at Elm Street and the I-345 Ramp W at about 2:15 a.m., a statement from Dallas police said. A preliminary investigation found that the suspect vehicle “struck a male victim,” and left the scene.

Police said the victim, who was not identified, was taken to a local hospital, where he died.

Additional information was unavailable; however, police said the investigation is ongoing.

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