A 68-year-old Pine Bluff man was killed Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle on State Highway 63 in Jefferson County, according to Arkansas State Police.
Oscar Moore was hit by an unknown vehicle at the intersection of State Highway 63, Olive Street and West 21st Avenue in Pine Bluff at approximately 8:12 p.m. on Feb. 14. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, and the vehicle description remains unknown at this time.
The crash occurred during rainy weather with wet road conditions. Moore was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was held at the Jefferson County Coroner’s office.
Arkansas State Police are investigating the fatal hit-and-run crash. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact authorities.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Arkansas State Police. The investigation is ongoing.