Bicyclist killed in Cathedral City hit-and-run collision, police search for Nissan Versa

A bicyclist was struck and killed late Wednesday night by a hit-and-run driver in Cathedral City.

Police and firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 11:00 p.m. at Landau Boulevard at Ramon Road near the Palm Springs Lanes bowling alley.

The woman killed was initially identified only as a 31-one-year-old from Palm Springs.

Firefighters said she was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver who struck her reportedly drove off before police arrived.

The Cathedral City Police Dept. said investigators believe the suspect vehicle is possibly a 2014-2019 Nissan Versa. The Nissan is dark colored and should have major front-end damage with missing parts.

Cathedral City Police traffic investigators are following up on leads to identify the driver/vehicle who fled the scene.

If you have information related to this incident or believe you may have information, you are urged to contact Cathedral City Police Traffic Investigator A. Felix at (760) 770- 0343 or Cathedral City Police Department at (760) 770-0300; or via the Cathedral City Police Department website at: cathedralcitypolice.com; or email tips@cathedralcity.gov

The collision remains under investigation.

Stay with KESQ News Channel 3 for updates on this developing news.