Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Birmingham’s east side

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Birmingham’s east side

A pedestrian was killed Friday in a hit-and-run on Birmingham’s east side.

The crash happened at 9:07 a.m. at 87th Street and West Boulevard.

East Precinct officers responding to the scene found the male victim unresponsive in a grassy area between First Court North and First Avenue North.

The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

Police said the motorist who struck the victim did not stop.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.