Gaffney,SC : Gaffney man killed in hit-and-run crash on may, Tuesday 16th 2017

The Cherokee County coroner said Tuesday an investigation is underway after a Gaffney man was killed in a hit-and-run crash.

Coroner Dennis Fowler said a person walking to work around 5:45 a.m. Tuesday for the body of John Darrell Littlejohn, 60, lying in a driveway along the 500 block of Broad Street. Littlejohn resided on the 600 block of Broad Street.

“It appears Mr. Littlejohn was walking on Broad Street around midnight Monday when he was struck by a vehicle whose driver did not stop,” Fowler stated in a news release. “The victim suffered multiple body trauma and died at the scene.”

Fowler has ordered an autopsy to assist with his on-going investigation into the death.

Gaffney police said the vehicle will have sustained front end damage.

Investigators are asking any body or repair shop in the area or anyone else with information to contact Det. Lt. Ramsey at (864) 206-3320.

"If you were the driver of this vehicle, we understand that you may be scared, but it would be in your best interest to come forward now," police posted on Facebook Tuesday.

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Gaffney man killed in hit-and-run crash