A man walking near the intersection of Palm Beach Boulevard and Desoto Avenue was killed Saturday morning after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver.

The accident ocurred at 1:39 a.m.

The victim was crossing Palm Beach Boulevard and was struck in the westbound lanes. According to witnesses, the vehicle involved in the crash continued westbound, then made a quick u-turn and fled eastbound on Palm Beach passing the crime scene at a high rate of speed. The vehicle is described as a large box-style Nissan possibly an SUV. It is light in color, possibly white, beige or champagne and now has heavy damage to the front of the vehicle, according to a release from the Fort Myers Police Department.

The victim is described as an Hispanic male. He had a wallet but no identification, officials said. Inside the wallet police found a receipt in his pocket that shows he sends money to Guatemala.

He was described as five feet, three inches tall and weighing 175 pounds.

Anyone with information about the crash, victim or suspect is asked to call FMPD Officer Mikue Cela at 321-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.