UPDATE: A person of interest has been identified and the suspect vehicle located.
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MARINETTE, WI— A bicyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Marinette on Saturday.
County Dispatch received a call around 2:18 a.m. that the rider was struck on the US-41 Interstate Bridge.
Officers found an unresponsive 48-year-old man and started lifesaving measures, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His name is being withheld, pending notification of family.
Police are trying to locate a suspect vehicle that fled the scene. Authorities are asking the public to please contact the Marinette Police Department with any information at (715) 732-5200.
Assisting at the scene were the Marinette Fire Department, Aurora Medical Center – Bay Area EMS, Marinette Emergency Rescue Squad, Marinette County Sheriff’s Office, Marinette County Medical Examiner’s Office, Menominee Fire Department, and Menominee Police Department.
