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Cyclist killed in weekend hit and run

Burnaby RCMP is searching for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal accident involving a cyclist on Sunday night. The cyclist was struck and killed by a passing vehicle near 13th Avenue and Wright Street at about 8: 30 p.m.

Burnaby RCMP is searching for a driver who fled the scene of a fatal accident involving a cyclist on Sunday night.

The cyclist was struck and killed by a passing vehicle near 13th Avenue and Wright Street at about 8: 30 p.m. on June 30, according to a press release.

By the time RCMP, emergency services and the Burnaby Fire Department arrived on scene, the vehicle, and its driver, had fled.

The RCMP said the vehicle involved, a dark coloured, two-door car, was last seen travelling east on 16th Avenue. The car would have damage to its passenger side, the press release added.

"Police are seeking any information from witnesses to this incident or anyone who may have seen the suspect vehicle or driver following the collision," said Burnaby Const. Whitby in the release.

Anyone with information, contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-294-7922.