Delaware State Police troopers are still working to identify the driver of a car that struck and killed a bicyclist on Route 40 in Bear Monday afternoon.
Adam Roberts, 40, of New Castle, was struck while riding his bicycle along the shoulder of Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) near Wellington Drive just before 5:30 p.m. The driver, who was in a black SUV, witnesses told police, fled after the crash.
Patrols and a state police helicopter tried to find the car, but were unsuccessful. Police are still trying to determine the exact make and model of the car.
FIRST STORY: Delaware State Police are searching for a driver who struck and killed the bicyclist, then fled in Bear
Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Cpl. Daniel McKenna at 302-365-8486. Tipsters can also contact Delaware Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-847-3333.
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This article originally appeared in Delaware News Journal: Police ID cyclist killed in collision with Bear, still looking for driver
