The name of the man who was found dead on Highway 4 on Wednesday morning, just south of the Town of Battleford is 33 year old Merle Curley from Mosquito First Nation.
Curley’s family gave permission to the RCMP to release his name in hopes that it will lead to information to help in the investigation.
It is believed he was struck by a vehicle that didn’t remain on scene.
Anyone with information about Merle Curley’s whereabouts and activities prior to his death, or about the vehicle or driver of the vehicle that hit him is asked to call the Battlefords RCMP or Crime Stoppers.