N. Kitsap man killed in hit and run; suspect at large

A 36-year-old North Kitsap man was found dead at the side of the road, a victim of a hit and run incident.

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is still in search of the vehicle and driver. At about 10:45 p.m. the body was found off of Clear Creek and Orweiler roads. Deputies determined the man had died of injuries from a hit and run.

Witnesses told deputies that they had seen a dark- colored sedan racing away from the scene, heading toward Poulsbo. Evidence indicates the suspect vehicle is a 2007-12 model Nissan Sentra.

As of 1 p.m. Aug. 10 the identity of the victim had not been revealed.

Anyone who has any information on this incident is asked to call deputies Aimee Rodogers or Rob Corn at 360-337-4634.