Northern Territory Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward over an alleged hit-and-run that caused the death of a nine-year-old boy in Palmerston.

Territory Duty Superintendent Delcene Jones said the boy was riding his BMX bike along Deveron Circuit, Moulden, when he was allegedly hit by a Toyota HiLux dual-cab ute on Saturday.

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 “He was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance but has since passed away,” Supt Jones said.

Officers are searching for the driver of the ute, which they say has a smashed headlight and a logo on the door.

Police have released a photograph of what they say is the vehicle in question.

Officers are following several leads as to who the driver was and their whereabouts after receiving a number of phone calls from the public.

A number of people have also called police to let them know they own a HiLux, but that they were not driving it at the time of the incident.

“The Major Crash Investigations Unit are continuing investigations into the incident and a report will be prepared for the coroner,” Supt Jones said.

Police are urging anyone who may have seen the incident or have any information about the vehicle involved to call police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.