A man was fatally struck by a vehicle along the St. Patrick’s Day parade route early Saturday morning in Bay Shore, according to Suffolk police.

Authorities say it happened at 2:10 a.m. as he crossed the intersection of Main Street and Shore Lane. The driver then sped off.

Detectives believe the vehicle involved is a small to mid-sized dark-colored SUV.

Parade organizers say the event will continue as planned.

Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is urged to call police at 631-852-6555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.