Police identify 22-year-old killed in northeast Raleigh hit and run

Police have identified the victim of a fatal hit and run as Rony Kevin Velasquez, a 22-year-old man.

Velasquez was crossing the street early Sunday morning when he was struck and killed by a pickup truck, the Raleigh Police Department said.

The hit and run occurred just before 2:45 a.m. at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Sego Court.

Investigators determined Velasquez was standing in the middle of the street and talking with someone when he was struck, police spokesperson Donna-maria Harris said.

Those in the truck left the vehicle and fled, she said.

As of Sunday, police had not yet identified the owner of the truck or how many people were in it.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Police are asking those with information to contact Raleigh CrimeStoppers at 919- 834-HELP or raleighcrimestoppers.org. Those who provide anonymous tips that help solve the case can earn cash rewards.

This story was originally published July 18, 2021 at 8:36 AM.