Baton Rouge man found dead in Lafayette street was hit by car, police say

LAFAYETTE - A Baton Rouge man was found dead, lying in a Lafayette street early Monday morning, and police say he was hit by a car and left.

According to KATC, Lafayette Police officers found 37-year-old Christopher Smith lying in Gilman Roadway around 3:20 a.m. July 4.

On Wednesday, police said Smith was hit by a car that left the scene.