Cyclist killed in hit-and-run in east London early Sunday

Acyclist is dead after ahit-and-run collision in east LondonSunday morning nearHamilton Road and Little Grey Street.

A male was transported to hospital by paramedics with serious injuries after London Police received reports of an injured pedestrian around 4:42 a.m., due to amotor vehicle collision.He later died in hospital.

The suspect vehicle may bea dark-coloured sedan with significant damage to the front end, hood and windshield, police said.

The name of the victim will not be released until next of kin is notified.

All roads have reopened while the police investigation continues.

Police are asking anyone who was on Hamilton Road from4:30 a.m. to4:45 a.m. who has information or video footage that could assist the investigation to contact London Police Service at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be sent online anonymously toLondon Elgin MiddlesexCrime Stoppers.