Franklin County authorities seek help from the public in finding hit-and-run driver

Franklin County authorities have released more details about the vehicle involved in Saturday’s fatal hit-and-run.

According to a news release, based on evidence, authorities believe the suspected vehicle is black and likely to be a Dodge Ram pickup truck from between 2009 and 2015. Damage to the vehicle would be on the front passenger side, primarily the headlight assembly, the release said.

Previous reports indicate that Jack. J. Brown, 47, of West Frankfort, was walking south on Illinois 37 sometime after 1:55 a.m. Saturday morning when he was hit. His body was later discovered by a passing utility worker at about 7:40 a.m.

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