A man who was walking alongside Hatch Road was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle early Monday.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 5:45 a.m. The victim was lying on the south shoulder of Hatch Road and pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as Juan Santillan, 33 of Modesto.

The California Highway Patrol is attempting to identify the make and model of the vehicle, the identity of the driver as well as the direction of travel, and the time of the collision

Anyone with information regarding the crash is encouraged to contact CHP Officers Norseen or Mitchell at the Modesto CHP office at (209) 545-7440.