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Pedestrian struck, killed in hit and run

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A man was struck and killed by a vehicle early Sunday morning.

IMPD dispatch confirmed Roy Shelton, 23, from Indianapolis was killed in a hit and run accident.

Lawrence R. Green, 29, was arrested Thursday in connection with the hit-and-run, according to IMPD. Police say they received an anonymous tip that led to the vehicle involved.

Green eventually turned himself in and is preliminary charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing death and possession of marijuana.

The deadly incident happened just after 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning in the 3000 block of East Sumner Avenue.

Police said Shelton was walking when he was struck by either a 1991 to 1994 For Explorer or a 1989 to 1992 Ford Ranger pickup. Either vehicle would have been green.

Investigators believe the vehicle sustained moderate damage to the front passenger door.

There were no witnesses to the fatal accident.

Police are asking anyone with any information to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.

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