The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run early Thursday morning.

The accident happened on CR 11 just north of Aqua Drive around 5:50 a.m.

Deputies said someone driving a Chevy pickup truck was traveling south on County Road 11 when the truck struck and killed a pedestrian.

The truck fled the scene.

The victim was identified as 51-year-old Timothy Mabry.

An autopsy is scheduled for late Thursday or Friday.

The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department is asking for help identifying the truck and driver involved. The Chevy truck will likely have damage to the front headlight and side mirror.

If you have any information, contact the department at 574-533-4151 or submit a tip on their website.