A 73-year-old man was killed in what Amarillo Police are calling a hit-and-run. It happened Saturday morning.
Just after 1 a.m. Saturday, officers were called to the area of East Amarillo Boulevard and North Johnson Street where they found the man in the road. The victim was able to communicate he had been hit by a car before being transported to a local hospital where he later died. He has yet to be identified. An autopsy has been ordered.
Officials say a dark-colored SUV was traveling west on Amarillo Boulevard, hit the man and drove away without stopping or rendering aid. If you have information relating to this incident, please all Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400…