Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash northwest of Tucson

A man was killed when he was hit by a truck near Picture Rocks early Friday morning, officials say.

Sheriff's Department records say Dominic Romero had left a home where he was celebrating his 20th birthday when he was struck.

He was hit at 2:30 a.m. in the 5500 block of North Anway Road between Manville and Orange Grove roads, according to Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesman James Allerton. Romero died at the scene. 

Witnesses say the truck fled southbound on Manville Road. There are no crosswalks in that area.

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Detectives are looking for "a green or blue pickup truck, possibly with a diesel engine and may have had marker lamps on the cab," Allerton said.

This incident is under investigation. There is no more information at this time.

Anyone with information can call 911 or send anonymous tips to 88-CRIME.