LOWER LAKE, Calif. – A bicyclist riding near Lower Lake on Tuesday morning was killed in a hit and run crash, and law enforcement officials are asking for the community's help in locating the suspect vehicle.

The incident occurred at about 7:45 a.m. on Highway 29 near the Jonas Oil gas station south of Lower Lake, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Firefighters arriving at the scene confirmed that the crash victim had died, according to radio traffic.

CHP Officer Kory Reynolds confirmed that the crash had resulted in a death.

He said the CHP was asking for the community's help in locating the suspect vehicle, a black Chevrolet Suburban with right front end damage.

Reynolds asked anyone with information about the crash to call the CHP dispatch at 707-467-4000.

Heavy fog in the area of Highway 29 and Spruce Grove Road North also had nearly led to several other collisions, according to reports from the scene.

At around 8:45 a.m. Caltrans took over the closure of the nearby stretch of Highway 29, estimated to be closed for up to two hours.

Reynolds said Highway 29 was closed from Highway 53 to Spruce Grove Road North, with all traffic being diverted to alternate routes.

Additional details will be posted as they become available.

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