A 53-year-old Bridgeport man died Saturday, succumbing to injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash, police say.

According to the initial investigation, a Bridgeport police unit on patrol observe a “serious motor vehicle collision” at the Barnum Avenue and Harriet Street intersection.

They say the 53-year-old man operating a 2000 Saturn was struck by a gray Hyundai Sonata.

“The suspects exited the vehicle and fled the area,” police said.

The Sonata had North Carolina plates HCZ1398.

The 53-year-old died at Bridgeport Hospital.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call Officer Orum at (203) 576-7640 or the Bridgeport Police TIPS Hotline at 203-576-TIPS. Officer A. Orum can also be reached by email at Andrew.Orum@bridgeportct.gov