Hopkins County man killed in hit and run

A man was killed in a hit and run vehicle versus pedestrian collision early Wednesday morning in Hopkins County.

Deputies were called to the 400 block of Tippett Road near Hanson about 12:30 a.m. regarding a person in the road and they found 30-year old Zachary Higgins of Hanson dead from his injuries.

Investigation determined Higgins had been struck by an unknown automobile that fled the scene.

Anyone with information on the hit and run should call the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office.