Cyclist dies after hit and run in Barnsley
South Yorkshire Police were called to Pontefract road in Barnsley around 7.43pm on Friday, 8 August to reports of a crash involving a pedal cycle and a silver BMW.
Officers say the driver of the BMW failed to stop and fled the scene.
The cyclist, a 43-year-old man, was treated at the roadside before dying from his injuries.
His family has been informed and are being supported by our officers.
The BMW involved in the crash has now been located and a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and failing to stop.
He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
South Yorkshire police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone with relevant information or footage, including dashcam, CCTV or doorbell, to come forward.
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