According to Wilson police, officers started the investigation after responding to a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian around 5:41 a.m. Sunday.
When they arrived they found 38-year-old Justin Lane Davis' body in the road.
Police say they were able to determine that his death was caused by being hit by a car.
They are now looking for the driver.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Wilson Police Department at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-243-2255. You can remain anonymous.
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