Police say a man died early Thursday morning after being the victim of a hit and run accident near George Gordon First Nation.

Police say they were called to the 640 grid road around 7:15 a.m. where they found an injured male.

He was pronounced dead on scene.

A preliminary investigation determined he had been struck by a vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Punnichy RCMP at 306-835-5200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.