Police believe a fatal pedestrian collision near Stewiacke, N.S., early Friday morning was a hit-and-run.

Nova Scotia RCMP say the crash happened around 12:15 a.m. along Highway 102 at Exit 11 on the south bound ramp.

Officers responded to the scene to find a man dead along the side of the road.

The section of highway between exits 9 and 11 closed, but reopened around 7 a.m.  

Police have not released details on the name or age of the victim.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP or Crime Stoppers.