Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run near Hammond, Louisiana State Police say

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run wreck west of Hammond early Wednesday, and Louisiana State Police asked for the public’s help in identifying the perpetrator. 

The fatality was reported to police at about 10:45 a.m. Investigators said the pedestrian was walking west on Louisiana 1040 near Pumpkin Center Road, an area that is dark with no streetlights, at 2 a.m., when a westbound vehicle struck struck the person and left. The pedestrian was declared dead there.

Police had no immediate description of the vehicle. They asked that anyone with information on it call (985) 893-6250.