UPDATE: Bicyclist killed in Rehoboth Beach crash

1/24 UPDATE: Police have identified the victim in this crash as 54-year-old Russell Harrison of Rehoboth Beach.

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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Police are investigating an accident that claimed the life of a bicyclist Sunday evening in Rehoboth Beach.

Shortly before 7:30 p.m., police say a white 2013 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway, approaching the intersection at Rehoboth Avenue Extension. At the same time, a bicyclist was traveling eastbound from the southbound shoulder of Coastal Highway into the southbound lanes of the road when, for unknown reasons, the bicyclist entered the Nissan’s lane. The Nissan subsequently hit the bicyclist, causing him to leave his bicycle and land in the median. The driver initially fled the scene, but police located him a short time later on Martin Street.

The driver of the Altima, a 40-year-old Rehoboth Beach man, was not injured. Possible charges against him are pending the results of the investigation.

The bicyclist, a 54-year-old Rehoboth Beach man, was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His identification is pending notification of next of kin.