Police are appealing for public help to identify a cyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run accident at Yallah this morning.
The man was cycling along Marshall Mount Rd about 9am when he was struck by a vehicle near the Yallah TAFE campus, police said.
The cyclist, thought to be in his early 30s, died at the scene.
Do you know more? Post a message below, or email us at scoop@illawarramercury.com.au Sergeant John Klepczaerek said the driver of the vehicle allegedly left the scene of the crash.
A vehicle was found a short time later and a Dapto man was being questioned at Port Kembla Police Station, Sgt Klepczarek said.
Investigators are appealing for public help to identify the cyclist, who was described as having an athletic build and aged in his early 30s.
He was wearing a blue cycling shirt with white parts, black cycling shorts with blue and white stripes and a red helmet with white air holes.
He was riding a black, red and white coloured Pinarello FT8 Carbon bike.
Anyone with information about the incident or the man’s identity should contact Warilla Police Station on 4295 2699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police are preparing a report for the coroner.
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