The Santa Maria Police Department is now investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that took place Sunday night.
Around 6:45 p.m., officers responded to the area of Blosser Road and Bunny Avenue due to a report of a possible person in the roadway.
According to the Santa Maria Police Department, a deceased adult male was spotted by the west side of Blosser Road. Further investigation indicates the victim was riding his bicycle in the southbound bike lane when he was struck by a vehicle going in the same direction.
While the incident is being investigated as a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision, there are no additional details on the vehicle's make or model.
It was the second deadly hit-and-run in the same area over the weekend. On Saturday night, a pedestrian was also struck and killed near the same intersection.
Anyone who may have witnessed either collision or has further information is asked to contact the Santa Maria Police Department.
