HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A driver is being sought after a 15-year-old Florida boy was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday evening.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the 15-year-old was riding his bicycle on Case Road, east of State Road 29 in Labelle, which is about 33 miles from Fort Myers, when he was hit from behind by a car.

Trooper said the boy was propelled into a ditch and died at the scene.

The driver, who is believed to be in a white SUV, fled the scene.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Florida Highway Patrol or Crimestoppers.

The crash remains under investigation.