Man dies after traffic collision in St Philip

A 56-year-old man has died following a hit-and-run collision in St Philip early Saturday morning, police say.

The victim has been identified as Anderson Benedict Graham of Long Bay Village Road, St Philip.

Shortly before 2 a.m. police were informed about the body of a man about 40 metres away from the Salvation Army Church on Long Bay main road, St Philip.

Police said the discovery was confirmed by personnel from the District C police station. 

Graham was pronounced dead by a medical doctor who visited the scene. 

According to police, it appears Graham was struck by a vehicle, which did not stop at the scene. 

Police are appealing to the public for information pertaining to the vehicle and the driver involved. If you have witnessed or have any knowledge of the circumstances surrounding this incident please contact police emergency at 211, District C police station 416-8200/ 01/ 04 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 8477 (TIPS).