Delaware State Police searching for driver who hit cyclist, killing him, then fled in Bear

Delaware State Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle who hit a bicyclist along Route 40 in Bear on Monday afternoon, killing the man, then drove away.

Troopers were called to Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) near Wellington Drive a little before 5:30 p.m. for reports of the crash. Through their investigation, they learned that a 40-year-old New Castle man was biking on the right shoulder of Route 40.

That’s when the driver of the car, who police said was also traveling on the right shoulder, hit the bicycle, ejecting the man. The car then left the scene.

Patrol troopers and a state police helicopter tried to find the car, which witnesses described as a black SUV, but they couldn’t. Police are still working to determine the vehicle’s exact make and model.

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The cyclist was rushed to a local hospital, where he died. He’ll be identified once family is notified.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Cpl. Daniel McKenna at 302-365-8486. Tipsters can also reach out anonymously to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.

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