ST. LOUIS – One person is dead after a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning in north St. Louis. St. Louis Metropolitan Police are now searching for the driver who fled the scene.

The incident occurred around 1:50 a.m. at the intersection of Lee and Prairie avenues, just two blocks from Fairground Park in the Fairgrounds neighborhood. SLMPD say a pedestrian was struck and killed.

Accident Reconstruction investigators were called to the scene and worked for about two hours, processing evidence before officers cleared the area around 3:40 a.m.

At this time, the identity of the victim has not been released, and police have not provided additional details on the driver or vehicle involved.

Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information to contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS.