$5000 reward for hit and run driver who killed a 13 month old in Sevier County

SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Troopers are still looking for the hit and run driver suspected of hitting and killing a 13 month old child on Wednesday.

It happened around 10 AM on Highway 441 in Sevier County in the town of Seymour.

A witness told WVLT news that she saw a toddler playing on the side of the road with no adult around.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of the suspect vehicle and an arrest.

They are looking for a 2005-08 Red Pontiac Vibe 4-door.

Witnesses say the car fled after striking the child.

UPDATE SEVIER COUNTY: THP OFFERS $5,000 REWARD IN FATAL HIT & RUN CRASH THAT KILLED A 13 MONTH OLD BABY. pic.twitter.com/ppcshzs0tj

— TN Highway Patrol (@TNHighwayPatrol) September 21, 2017