MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis police say a boy is dead following a hit-and-run accident Friday night.

Police say it happened around 10:30 p.m. at Poplar Avenue and Cochran Street.

The boy was riding a scooter when he was hit by a car.

MPD says the boy did not survive, and the suspect did not stay on scene.

The investigation revealed that the suspect’s vehicle, which was a four-door sedan dark in color that sustained front-end damages, according to MPD.

The vehicle fled the scene eastbound on Poplar Avenue toward the Interstate.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274).

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