SALT LAKE CITY — Officers with the Salt Lake City Police Department said one person is dead following a hit-and-run crash near 551 West and 300 South.

Police said the incident happened around 8:50 a.m. Monday.

“Officers on a nearby, unrelated call heard the crash,” SLCPD officials tweeted. “Despite those officers immediately rendering aid, the victim died on scene.”

Authorities said the driver fled the scene and they are looking for a silver 2013 Subaru Impreza station wagon with heavy front-end damage.

Officers said 300 South between 500 West and 600 West will be closed for several hours while they conduct their investigation.

Anyone with information on this case was asked to call police at 801-799-3000.