Bicyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run in St. Clair County; police searching for suspect vehicle

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – A man riding his bike was found dead after being struck by a vehicle in St. Clair County.

The incident occurred on Monday (Aug. 18) around 3:30 a.m. on M-29 near Martindale Court.

Police said Central Dispatch received a call reporting a man and a bicycle were lying in the roadway, appearing to have been hit by a vehicle.

Deputies arrived on the scene along with Marine City Area Fire Authority and TriHospital EMS.

Police confirmed the man, identified as 34-year-old Thomas Israel of St. Clair, was deceased.

St. Clair County detectives are investigating and working to identify the suspect vehicle involved in the crash.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Detective Silver at (810) 987-1727 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

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