A 27-year-old man died early Sunday morning in Poolesville after he was hit by a car that fled the scene, according to Montgomery County police.

Officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck near Fisher Avenue and Milford Mill Road just before 2 a.m. Sunday.

Police found the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries and transported him to the hospital, where he died.

Police believe the driver, who has not yet been identified nor located, traveled westbound on Fisher Avenue toward Elgin Road after the crash.

Officials continue to investigate and plan to release more information about the victim after family is notified.