BRAINTREE, MASS. (WHDH) - Authorities have publicly identified the man who was killed in a hit-and-run in Braintree early Tuesday morning.

Massachusetts State Police says 42-year-old Thomas Gillis, of Boston, was struck by a car on the southbound side of Interstate 93 near Exit 6

The vehicle or vehicles that struck the victim did not stop and fled the scene, state police said.

Authorities are working to establish a possible description of the suspect vehicle(s).

No additional information was immediately available.

This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

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