PULASKI, Va. – The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the 54-year-old man who died after a hit-and-run crash Monday night.
Authorities say Peter James Bednasz, 54, who had a last known address in Tennessee, was walking along Route 100 when he was hit.
Bednasz was flown to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital where he later died.
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The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that happened on Route 100 around 8 p.m. Monday.
A pedestrian was hit by a dark pickup truck that was last seen headed south on Route 100 toward Interstate 81, according to the sheriff's office.
Authorities believe the truck may be a Chevy Silverado and it may be a model made in or around 2007.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office at 540-980-7800, or send a Facebook message. To remain anonymous, call 540-980-7810.