PALMDALE >> Detectives from the sheriff’s Palmdale Station on Monday asked for the public’s help in identifying the driver of a vehicle which struck and killed a pedestrian.

A 45-year-old man was walking west in the westbound lane of traffic on Avenue T, east of 70th Street East, about 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15, according to Deputy Jodi Wolfe. A vehicle going west on Avenue T struck the pedestrian and then left without stopping.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives believe the vehicle was a GMC which would have front damage to the headlight area and possibly a missing bumper.

Anyone with information on the case was asked to call 661-272-2423.