A five-year-old boy has died following a suspected hit and run in Big River on Wednesday night.

RCMP say the child was riding his bike when he was struck by a vehicle shortly after 9:00 pm.

The boy was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Mounties say the vehicle did not stop at the scene, but was later located by the RCMP.

A man and woman have been taken into custody, however, no charges have been laid at this time.

RCMP continues to investigate the incident.