Man Found Dead In Median, Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after a man was found unresponsive Friday morning in the median of U.S. 70.

Officers with the Goldsboro Police Department, along with fire and EMS crews, responded around 9:43 a.m. to the 800 block of U.S. 70.

Emergency responders located the victim, later identified as Ernest Lee Martin of Goldsboro, and attempted life-saving measures. Martin died from injuries believed to have been sustained in a traffic crash.

Investigators said it appears Martin was struck by a vehicle sometime during the evening or overnight hours between April 2 and April 3. The driver left the scene without stopping to render aid or notify authorities.

Police are asking anyone with information about the vehicle or driver involved to come forward. Tips can be submitted through Goldsboro/Wayne Crime Stoppers at (919) 735-2255 or online at P3Tips.com.

The investigation is ongoing.