NEAR ALTON – The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Hidalgo County.

It happen south of Alton around 6:38 p.m. Wednesday.

The victim was identified as 46-year-old Ronald Barker of Mission. DPS says he was walking along La Homa Road, south of Mile 9, when he was hit by a vehicle.

No information is known about the type of vehicle that hit Barker. DPS says they do expect the vehicle to have front end damage.

If you have any information call DPS at 956-968-2722.