(UPDATE 9:35-a.m.: The vehicle has been located. Police did not reveal if any arrests had been made in the investigation.)

(Radio Iowa) – Authorities in central Iowa are on the lookout for a vehicle they believe was involved in a deadly hit-and-run early this (Wednesday) morning.  Des Moines police and fire crews were called to a main eastside road before 3 A-M to investigate a report of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. They found a man with serious injuries — and he died a short time later at the hospital. Investigators say evidence at the scene shows the man had been hit by a car — which they’ve identified as a yellow 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. The public is asked to call 911 if they see the car, which will have front end damage — and is now missing its front license plate.

Hit-and-run suspect vehicle

The victim’s name hasn’t been released (as of this report).