Cleveland Police searching for fatal hit and run suspect

Suspect vehicle. Cleveland Police

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A hit and run happened in Cleveland last week and now police are searching for the suspect.

Cleveland Police say the hit and run resulted in a fatality. It happened Thursday, September 14 around 9:10 p.m. on South Ocoee Street. This is near Old Chattanooga Pike, police said.

Police describe the vehicle as a late 90s or early 2000s white Ford F-150, extended cab. They say it may be a 4×4.

Suspect vehicle. Cleveland Police

They believe this suspect vehicle may have front end damage on the passenger side.

Officers said the truck appears to have step bars and a chrome toolbox in the bed.

Authorities are asking anyone with information on this truck, the crash or the driver to call Officer J.R. Burnette. You can reach him at 423-790-7810.