Person of interest identified in fatal hit-and-run crash

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Melbourne police said they identified a person of interest after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend.

Around 2 a.m. Saturday, police responded to the area of New Haven Avenue and South Harbor City Boulevard regarding reports of a deceased person on South Harbor City Boulevard.

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Investigators said 28-year-old Natanael Real was hit by a car which fled the scene.

According to police, Real was on South Harbor City Boulevard between New Haven Avenue and East Strawbridge Avenue when he was hit and killed.

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Police said they recovered the vehicle they believe was involved in the incident.

No other information was available.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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