Update: The 2018 gray Nissan Altima involved in this fatal hit and run collision has been recovered from Maxwell Road in Antioch. Crash investigators are pursuing leads as they work to identify the driver. Chaplains are continuing in their efforts to locate any family of the deceased.
Traffic Division investigators are working to identify the driver involved in Saturday’s 1:30 a.m. hit and run crash that killed a 66-year-old bicyclist on Harding Place near Tampa Drive. The preliminary investigation indicates the bicyclist was struck from behind while traveling in a westbound lane by the suspect vehicle.
The bicyclist was not wearing any protective gear. He died at the scene. Efforts are underway to notify his family.
The vehicle is believed to be a 2016-2018 gray Nissan Altima based on a part located at the scene. The Altima will have front-end damage and possibly a broken headlight.
Anyone with information on the vehicle or driver involved is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.