Tony Goncalves of Derby was struck and killed around 7:30 a.m. Sunday on Route 63 near the Naugatuck-Bethany town line, said the Connecticut State Police.
Investigators are looking for a 1997 to 2001 green Jeep Grand Cherokee that fatally struck Goncalves Sunday and then fled the area.
State police said the Jeep in question would have front-end damage, including a broken or missing front headlight.
Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Yokley at Troop 1 at 203-393-4200.
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