MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — A 64-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday evening in Milwaukee.

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the crash happened shortly before 5:45 p.m. near West Vliet Street and North 17th Street.

Police said a vehicle was traveling north on North 17th Street when it struck the bicyclist, who was crossing west on West Vliet Street. The driver then fled the scene.

The bicyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are searching for the unknown driver.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 414-244-TIPS.

The investigation remains ongoing.