Man killed in hit-and-run near Wolfhagen as police search for driver

A 54-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run early Monday on Schützeberger Street near Wolfhagen, Germany.

Police say a car traveling from Nothfelden toward Wolfhagen struck him, but how the collision happened is unclear.

A passing driver found him around 1:15 a.m.

and called emergency services, but he could not be saved.

The driver fled and has not been found despite an immediate police search.

Investigators think the car may be a VW with damage to its front-left side.

Police are asking witnesses to help identify the car and are continuing their investigation.

Anyone with information can contact North Hesse police at 0561-9100.