Tulum, Q.R. — A man crossing the highway outside the town of Tulum Friday night was left for dead by the driver of a vehicle. The man was found laying dead near a guardrail along the highway by emergency services Friday.
He was hit by a vehicle was crossing a darkened section of the federal road Friday night. Emergency services were made aware of the accident around 11:00 p.m. by a passing motorist.
The man, who is believed to have been homeless, was located by police laying in the shoulder near the guardrail from the impact. He was confirmed dead by responding paramedics.
The driver responsible did not stop.
Municipal Police cordoned off the area while they waited for the body to be removed. Police have reported being without leads or a vehicle description as to the vehicle responsible for the fatal hit and run.
