Investigators in Pulaski County say a child has died in a hit-and-run crash.

The deadly crash happened around 7:30 Monday night on Rock Lick Creek Road near Science Hill.

The Pulaski County sheriff says the 10-year-old child was playing with his brother in a creek as their grandfather did some farm work. Deputies say when the 10-year old came up from the creek, he was near the roadway. They believe that is when he was hit.

The car left the scene. The boy was found in the roadway.

He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. The young victim has been identified, however after speaking with the heartbroken family they are asking his name not be released at this time.

No one witnessed the crash, so police did not have a vehicle description. Officers went door to door in the area, talking with everyone who lives along the road.

Late Tuesday afternoon, the Pulaski County Major Crimes Task Force released new information, asking for help in locating a red four-door passenger car driven. They believe a woman driving that car may have been in the area around the time of the crash.

Neighbors say they are devastated. One neighbor told us they saw the young boy helping his grandpa in a corn field just a little bit before the deadly crash. Folks who live in the area say the boy was always at his grandfather's side working hard to help with his farming.

Investigators are asking anyone who traveled on Rock Lick Creek Road on Monday around the time of the accident, or anyone who may have information concerning this accident to contact them.