Suspect Sought In Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash With Bicyclist In Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, CA — Authorities sought the public's help Thursday in finding the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Oceanside.

A bicyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver around 11:35 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of state Route 76 and Singh Way, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

The bicyclist was flown to a local trauma center in critical condition. The victim died while being treated at a hospital, police said in a news release.

A bicycle with major damage was found about 2 miles down the road, near the intersection of SR-76 and College Boulevard, police said. Pieces of a silver Kia were found on the scene.

Police were searching for the vehicle that was involved in the crash. The vehicle is a silver 2013-2015 Kia Optima that will have damage to the right front bumper, and missing parts to the engine under cover and the right headlight, according to police.

It is believed that the driver of the Kia lives in the neighborhood of the crash, police said.

Anyone with information was asked to contact traffic collision investigator Jose Gomez at 760-435-4952.