Bicyclist killed in North County hit-and-run

VISTA, Calif. (FOX 5/ KUSI) — Authorities are trying to find a suspected hit-and-run driver after a bicyclist was struck and killed in Vista Thursday night time.

Based on the San Diego County Sheriff’s Division, deputies from the Vista Station and Visitors Division responded to experiences of a collision involving a car and a person using a bicycle round 10:30 pm. on S. Melrose Drive on the intersection with Buena Vista Drive.

Based mostly on the preliminary investigation, SDSO mentioned two motorists had been concerned in a collision with a bicyclist on the intersection. It was reported that the primary motorist, who remained on the scene, ran into the bicyclist. This driver cooperated with the investigation.

A second motorist, nevertheless, is believed to have struck the bicyclist. SDSO mentioned this driver reportedly fled the scene of the collision, whereas heading northbound on S. Melrose Drive.

The bicyclist was pronounced lifeless on the scene. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Workplace will determine the sufferer after the person’s household is notified.

The sheriff’s division is now looking for the general public’s help in finding the car believed to be concerned on this deadly incident. The car was described as a white crossover or SUV. No additional particulars had been instantly supplied.

Anybody with details about this case is inspired to name Name Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. A $1,000 reward is being provide for particulars that result in an arrest.

An investigation into what precipitated the lethal collision stays below investigation.