Traffic is moving again on the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 after provincial police cleared the scene of a fatal hit near the Lamton St.-Grand Marais Rd. overpass.

Police say a vehicle failed to stop after a person was struck around 10:40 p.m Tuesday.

Officers were looking for a light brown van or SUV that was seen in the area around the time of the collision and may have been witness to the crash.

The eastbound lanes of the 401were diverted to Highway 3 overnight during the investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Essex County OPP or Crime Stoppers.