Man, 31, killed in hit-and-run on I-440 in Raleigh; police searching for driver

Raleigh police identified the man killed in a hit-and-run on Interstate 440 near Poole Road early Thursday morning.

Police said Craig Mekeithen Jr., 31, was walking on the shoulder of I-440 near the center median. A car hit him and fled the scene, police said.

Mekeithen died of his injuries.

I-440 was completely shutdown between Poole Road and the 440 split until 6 a.m.

The crash is under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to visit Crime Stoppers at www.p3tips.com/897 for anonymous reporting options or call 919-996-1193.