Body found on the side of Highway 99 in Downtown Fresno, police say

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The California Highway Patrol is investigating after a body was discovered on the side of Highway 99 in Downtown Fresno overnight.

The call came out around 1:30 Saturday morning for a body found on the northbound side of the highway near Fresno Street.

Authorities have confirmed that the body found was from a hit and run.

A driver has not yet been found. The investigation is ongoing.