A bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit-and-run motorist on Shallowford Road early Wednesday morning.
Traffic Investigators collected physical evidence at the crash scene. The vehicle parts collected belong to a 2013 to 2016 Nissan Sentra, charcoal or gray in color.
At approximately 12:14 a.m., the Chattanooga Police Department's Traffic/DUI Unit responded to 6400 Shallowford Road on a pedestrian/cyclist struck call.
The victim was riding a bicycle eastbound in the center/turn lane.
It was stated to police at the scene that the cyclist was struck from behind by a vehicle.
The vehicle continued eastbound without stopping.
The 33-year-old male victim was taken to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS. He died at the hospital.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call
423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.