WILMINGTON — A man is dead after being hit by a car in Clinton County early Saturday.
At 2:15 a.m. Wilmington police got a call stating someone was hit by a car at the intersection of S. South and Sugartree streets, according to a social media post by Wilmington Police Department.
The caller said the car had left the scene.
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Daniel Smith, 27, of Wilmington was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Police described the suspect car as a dark-colored SUV similar to a Jeep Commander or a Honda Pilot. The car may have passenger-side damage.
Officers are asking anyone in the area to review their security cameras for the suspect car.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wilmington police at (937) 382-3833.