Hit and run kills cyclist in Milton

A cyclist is dead after a hit and run on Tremaine Road in Milton.

Halton Regional Police say they were called to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. The victim had no vital signs and was pronounced dead on the scene.

The suspect vehicle had fled the area.

The incident occurred about 10 kilometres south of the Velodrome in Milton, where cycling events will be held later this month for the Pan Am Games.