The crash happened just after 7 a.m. in the area of Six Forks Road near Carroll Middle School.
Police said it appears Faramarz Zeinahvazi, 76, was walking northbound on the east side of Six Forks Road outside of the traffic way. He attempted to cross the driveway of Carroll Middle School and was struck by a vehicle.
The driver left the scene, and police said they do not have a description of the vehicle.
Zeinahvazi was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The crash remains under investigation.
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