Police are continuing to search for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal crash on the Murchison Highway at Yolla on Friday morning.

The person is described as being a Caucasian man, with a slim build, about 168cm tall, with dark hair, and unshaven.

Western District Commander Stuart Wilkinson said police were following a specific line of inquiry in relation to the driver’s whereabouts.

“We are investing significant resources into locating the person who left the scene,” he said.

“This is a situation where a person has tragically lost their life, and we urge the driver to come forward and make themselves known to police.”

Police are also interested to hear from anyone who may have seen a blue Holden Adventra station wagon driving in the Ridgley, Oonah Road and Murchison Highway, Yolla areas shortly before 10am Friday or anyone who may have dashcam footage of this vehicle.

Information can be provided by calling police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD  number 70-15122023 or contacting Crime Stoppers anonymously via crimestopperstas.com.au