NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Police say a man has died after a hit-and-run that happened Thursday night.

On Dec. 17, around 9:40 p.m., police responded to the 5600 block of E. Virginia Beach Boulevard, at the intersection of Briar Hill Road, for the report of a man who had been hit by a vehicle.

Police say the preliminary investigation revealed that the man was riding on a moped scooter when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene.

The man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries where he later died.

He was identified on Dec. 29 as 53-year-old James E. Davenport Jr.

Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip using the P3Tips mobile app.