Footage sought of SUV involved in hit-and-run that killed cyclist

Burnaby RCMP is asking the public to provide dashcam footage of a vehicle allegedly involved in a fatal hit-and-run that left a cyclist dead last week.

The incident took place on Saturday, June 29 at approximately 1:30 pm. The Burnaby RCMP received a call from BC Emergency Health Services, reporting a collision between a cyclist and a motor vehicle around the 1500-block of Gaglardi way.

The 53-year-old cyclist passed away due to their injuries. Police say the suspect vehicle, a black Jeep Cherokee SUV, fled the scene of the collision.

The driver was located a short time later on University High Street and Tower Road and taken into custody. Police believe alcohol was a contributing factor.

We continue to investigate this incident. If you witnessed this collision or saw the vehicle pictured ⬇️ and have not yet spoken to police then please contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. Also, please check your in-vehicle dashcam for any footage of the black Jeep Cherokee SUV. https://t.co/zPjOlua9Or

— Burnaby RCMP (@BurnabyRCMP) July 9, 2019

Police are asking anyone with dashcam footage of the black Jeep Cherokee SUV, license plate D69335 travelling along SFU and UniverCity roads on June 29 between 1 and 1:50 pm or possible witnesses to the accident to contact Cst. Kevin Connolly at (604) 348-6795 or [email protected].

Police say the vehicle may have been seen in the business area by Cornerstone and Nesters Market.