Police in Elizabeth are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that killed a bicyclist this morning.
Police responded to the 900 block of Fairmount Avenue after a 911 call reporting the incident.
Upon arriving, police found the victim, later identified as 37 year-old Cassidy Liaci, on the street with traumatic injuries.
Liaci was transported to Trinitas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
At the scene, you could observed the heavily damaged bicycle but no car insight.
According to investigation, the vehicle involved was described as a blue tractor style truck with a large “dump” style trailer who was last seen fleeing the scene.
The incident remains under investigation by the Elizabeth Police Department.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Elizabeth Police Dept. Traffic Unit at 908-558-2068.