It happened in the 5300 block of Rock Quarry Road just after midnight, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Julian Patterson-Scott, 28, of Raleigh was walking in the eastbound travel lane of Rock Quarry Road when he was hit by the vehicle.
Patterson-Scott was taken to WakeMed where he died from his injuries.
According to witnesses, the driver got out of a red minivan and fled the scene.
Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact the SHP at 1-800-662-7956.