Detectives attached to the Cross Roads Police Station are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the body of a male who was found on Half-Way Tree Road, Kingston 5, on Wednesday, September 24.

It is believed to be about 65 years old, is of dark complexion, slim build, and is about 175 centimetres (5 feet 9 inches) long.

Reports are that about 4:45 a.m., the male was walking along the roadway when he was hit by a motor vehicle. He was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital where he later succumbed to injuries on Monday, October 6. The body was later removed to the morgue.

Anyone who can assist the police in identifying the body is being asked to contact the Cross Roads police at 926-6657, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.