Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run on Birmingham’s Southside

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run on Birmingham’s Southside

A bicyclist was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run in Birmingham.

The crash happened at 7:21 p.m. Sunday on First Avenue South at 18th Street.

According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victim was riding a bicycle when he was struck. The driver left the scene.

The victim, whose identity has not been released, was taken to UAB Hospital. He was pronounced dead at 7:45 p.m.

Birmingham police are investigating.