FORD COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities in Ford County are investigating a fatal 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 victim identified in a media release on Wednesday as Evan Kaiser, 27, Dodge City, with life threatening injuries.  He was transported to a Wichita hospital.

Just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday, he died, according to police.

An investigation determined Kaiser was hit from behind while walking west on Trail Street.

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

As of Wednesday 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.