A motorist hit a pedestrian near Lake Nokomis before sunrise Thursday and drove away, leaving him to die in a snowbank, officials said.
The crash occurred about 7:10 a.m. near the intersection of S. Cedar Avenue and E. Nokomis Parkway, police said.
Police have yet to say what type of vehicle might be involved. Nor have they identified the man who died.
City and park police officers arrived at the scene to find emergency medical personnel tending to the man, said Minneapolis police Sgt. Garrett Parten. The man died at the scene.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted at CrimeStoppersMN.org. All tips are anonymous and could lead to a reward upon an arrest and conviction.
