Cyclist, 81, killed in hit-and-run collision

The incident occurred on the A57 near Todwick

An 81-year-old cyclist has died in a hit-and-run crash.

South Yorkshire Police said the man was struck by a blue VW Golf on the A57 near Todwick at about 15:15 BST on Friday and pronounced dead at the scene.

The force said two men, aged 27 and 28, were later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop, but the vehicle had not been recovered.

A 46-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders. All three have since been released on police bail.

Police have issued a CCTV image of the car they believe was involved

Appealing for help to locate the vehicle, a police spokesperson said it was thought the car travelled towards Killamarsh following the collision.

The force said a CCTV image of the car they believe was involved showed it had sustained damage to the front bumper, passenger side headlight and wing mirror.

Anyone who has information about the cars whereabouts is asked to come forward.

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