Gulfport, Fla. - Gulfport police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night. The woman was riding a bike near Tangerine Avenue and 49th Street South around 10 p.m. when she was struck by a passing car. She died of her injuries at the scene.

The car that hit her fled. It is described as a white Hyundai Elantra with damage to the front bumper and a shattered windshield.

The crash forced officers to reroute traffic for a few hours Saturday evening as they investigated.

If you have any information about the driver or vehicle involved, contact Gulfport Police.

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