FORD COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities in Ford County are investigating a hit and run accident.

Just before 1:30 a.m. on Monday, officers with the Dodge City Police Department were dispatched to the area of 2000 East Trail Street. for an injury accident involving a pedestrian, according to a media release.

First responders discovered a man who had life threatening injuries. It was determined he was walking west on Trail Street when he was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling west bound.

The possible suspect vehicle is a Nissan Murano with potential damage to the passenger side.

As of Tuesday morning, the suspect and vehicle had not been located.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the DCPD at 620-225-8126 or call Crime stoppers at 620-227-7867.