Police investigating hit-and-run collision Sunday night that took the life of unidentified bicyclist

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – On Sunday, a bicyclist was hit and killed in the area of Blosser Road and Bunny Avenue and his death is now under investigation.

On Feb. 22, around 6:45 p.m., first responders were sent to the intersection of Blosser Road and Bunny Avenue after receiving a report about a person down near the roadway stated a press release Monday from the Santa Maria Police Department.

Arriving officers found a deceased man near the roadway on the west side of Blosser Road and a preliminary investigation suggests that he was riding his bicycle in the southbound bike lane when he was struck by a vehicle heading the same direction detailed the Santa Maria Police Department.

Santa Maria Police Department shared that the deceased man is an adult man believed to be in his 50s.

His identification will be released pending notification of his next of kin.

The involved vehicle has not been located and the fatal incident is currently under investigation as a hit-and-run incident noted the Santa Maria Police Department.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at 805-928-3781.