D.C. police: Man fatally struck by hit-and-run driver

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A man whose body was found early Friday along a road in Southeast Washington had been hit by vehicle whose driver fled, according to D.C. police who are searching for operator.

The victim was identified as Ian Jerome Butts, 36,of Northeast.

Police said they believe Butts was in a crosswalk in the 3500 block of Minnesota Avenue SE between midnight and 4 a.m. when he was struck. His body was found about 4:10 a.m. near C Street.

Authorities said they are looking for a blue or black Chevrolet Equinox, possibly with a model year of 2005 to 2007. They said the vehicle might have damage to its front end and windshield, and had been headed southwest on Minnesota Avenue.

Anyone with information is urged to call police at 202-727-9099.