Cyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run

WINCHESTER, CA – The California Highway Patrol is turning to the public for information on a fatal hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist last week on Scott Road, one mile east of Leon Road in the Winchester area in Riverside County.

The victim, initially unidentified and described as a thin, white man between 50 and 55 years old, was found dead on the side of the road Thursday at about 9:30 a.m. by passers-by, the California Highway Patrol said.

The CHP estimated the incident occurred between Wednesday evening, July 25, and the morning of Thursday, July 26.

Area residents said they often saw the bike rider carrying a gas can, and a gas can was discovered on the south shoulder not far from his body, officials said.

On social media, the victim's family said he was Thomas Dyer, a father and grandfather.

In a touching message his son wrote: "Last night at around 11:30 pm two Chesapeake police officers came to my door to inform me that my father had past away. He was struck by a car while riding his bike on road somewhere in California. This person failed to stop and left my Dad on the side of the road. There won't be a day that goes by that I won't miss him.

"Wishing he could be here with his wonderful grandkids. Grandkids who will never know the amazing guy their Pops was. He wanted nothing more then to be here with them. You will always be with us Dad. I'm so sorry for the ways things turned out. You finally get to rest. I love you with all my heart and soul.."

Anyone who has information on the driver who struck and killed him is asked to contact Officer Strom at the Temecula CHP office, (951) 506-2000.

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