UPDATE:
The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim as 27-year-old Joshua Johnson, who was killed after a hit and run on New Circle Road on August 13.
According to the coroner, Johnson died at the scene from multiple blunt-force injuries.
Officials say the incident is still under investigation.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help with funeral expenses.
ORIGINAL:
A man was arrested after allegedly being involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision on New Circle Road.
Marcus Marshall is charged with leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid/assist with death or serious physical injury.
According to an arrest citation, a victim was pronounced dead on scene.
Lexington police responded to the inner loop of New Circle early Sunday morning after receiving a tip about a vehicle with bad damage. The vehicle had damage that was consistent with the type of collision that occurred, a citation says.
Marshall was identified as the operator of the damaged vehicle. A citation says Marshall did not immediately stop and ascertain the extent of the injury.
His bond is set at $50,000 cash.
