Pedestrian Killed in Hit and Run in Burke County

The body of a white male was found around 7:20 this morning in the 9900 block of Highway 23 between Claxton Road and Brigham Landing Road.  The Burke County Sheriff's Office says a preliminary investigation indicated the male was hit by an unknown vehicle.

Authorities are asking for help identifying the man, and for any information that could lead them to the person responsible for the man's death.

The victim is white, approximately 50-years-old, and was wearing a blue hoodie and grey shorts.  They believe he is around 5'11" and weighs about 290 pounds.  It's also believed he was hit sometime between 5:30 a.m. and when he was discovered nearly two hours later.

Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is offering a reward for the information that leads authorities to the individual responsible for the hit-and-run fatality.  Callers may remain anonymous.  Call 706-554-2133, or reach out by Facebook messenger on the Burke County Sheriff's Office page.  Email can be sent to J.Wylds@BCSO.ga.org.