BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle early Tuesday morning in Niagara Falls, according to the mayor's office. Officials said there was an altercation involving several people that occurred in the area of 287 Hyde Park Boulevard, leading to the victim being struck. Niagara Falls police responded to the area around 2:30 a.m. An unresponsive man was found in the street and pronounced dead by medical personnel. The vehicle that hit the victim had already fled the scene. Officials later located the vehicle unoccupied in a nearby alley. The victim's name is not being released at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at (716) 286-4553 or the general information number at (716) 286-4711. The investigation remains ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Latest Local News Damar Hamlin gives heartfelt welcome to Bills fans during stadium tour Byron Brown reflects on time as mayor in interview with WIVB News 4 Buffalo man sentenced for killing 1, injuring 2 in Club Marcella shooting Road closure to begin on U.S. Route 62 Monday Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Niagara Falls Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.