EUREKA SPRINGS -- Penny Bowling, 61, of Holiday Island has been identified as the person killed in a hit-and-run incident early Saturday, according to a news release Monday from Arkansas State Police.

State Police troopers responded at about 2:45 a.m. Saturday to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Arkansas 187 near Nightingale Road, north of Eureka Springs, according to the release.

The victim, identified as Bowling, was pronounced dead at approximately 3:30 a.m. by the Carroll County coroner.

The vehicle involved is believed to be a newer model, white Chevrolet pickup truck. Investigators are asking for the public's help in locating the vehicle and driver, the release states.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Arkansas State Police Troop L at (479) 751-6663.

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