Search is on for driver that struck, killed Highway 12 bicyclist

A hit and run took the life Friday night of bicyclist on Highway 12 near Glen Ellen, and the pickup that fled the scene remains at large.

California Highway Patrol officials said the truck, possibly a Dodge Ram, smashed into the back of a bicyclist Friday night on Highway 12, west of Madrone Road, at about 8:20 p.m. The rider was not carrying ID and could not be immediately identified.

The suspect has not been located and CHP investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

 The impact threw the cyclist, who was riding a 2016 Cannondale CAAD, off the roadway.

Officials said they believe the vehicle was a silver, gray or white 1998-to-2001 Dodge Ram pickup. The truck fled the scene and continued eastbound on Highway 12, officials said.

The CHP reported that the truck sustained damage to its right front headlamp and turn signal, and that it is missing its passenger-side mirror.

“We’re looking for some help from the public to identify the truck that was involved,” said CHP Officer Marc Renspurger. Anyone with information about the incident should call 707-253-4906 or 800-TELL-CHP (1-800-835-5247).