AKRON, Ohio — Akron police are looking for leads after a 38-year-old man was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
It happened around 10:22 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of South Main Street and East Miller Avenue.
Police said Jesse McCool was crossing South Main Street when he was struck by a black SUV traveling southbound.
He was taken to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, where he died on Sunday.
Investigators believe that speed may have been a factor in the crash. At this time, police have described the suspect vehicle only as a black SUV. Police said it likely has front-end damage.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Akron Police Department Accident Reconstruction Unit at 330-375-2506.
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