Just after 3 a.m. Monday Boston Police responded to Dexter and Alford streets in Charlestown, outside the Encore casino, following report of a pedestrian struck by a car.

According to authorities the vehicle fled the scene.

Police confirmed after 7 a.m. that the victim was pronounced dead.

Both Alford Street and Sullivan Square reopened to traffic by 9:30 a.m. Investigation into the fatal hit and run is ongoing.

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

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