The body was found around 5:15 a.m. on East Main Street near Autumn Street, where a passerby called the police.
The victim was identified as 36-year-old Christopher Bernard Mann, who died from massive head trauma.
Police say he was standing the in the middle of the road when he was hit.
Authorities are looking for a silver 2006 to 2010 Dodge Charger that is believed to have front-end damage.
The driver fled onto Boston Avenue.
Anyone with information is urged to call police.
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