UPDATE Overnight fatal hit and run

Montreal police reported a man died after being hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning.

It happened at around 3:15 at the corner of Saint-Denis Street and Gilford Street.

Police, who later revealed the victim was 51-years old, said the vehicle was travelling southbound on Saint-Denis at the time of the impact, but failed to stop.

Witnesses have given some information to authorities.

Police added they were looking for a red vehicle with damage to its front end.