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Troopers ask for tips in fatal pedestrian crash near Longbranch Road
A man found in the roadway near Longbranch Road in Lewis County died after being struck by a vehicle, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the crash, driver or vehicle to call state dispatch.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is seeking public assistance in investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian in Lewis County.
A passerby found a man lying in the road near Longbranch Road at about 4 a.m. and called 911, troopers said. When officers arrived, they found evidence that a vehicle had struck him. The man died; authorities have not released his identity or details about the vehicle.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the driver or vehicle is asked to call the THP Emergency Dispatch Communications Center at 615-986-4986 and select extension 0.