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SACRAMENTO — A deadly hit and run crash has closed a portion of South Watt Avenue in both directions, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Police say a car hit a cyclist and fled the scene. There was no description of the vehicle available.

South Watt is closed between Fruitridge Road and Osage Avenue.

It was not immediately known how long the road will be closed.

SPD units on scene fatal hit & run collision, veh v bicyclist. SOUTH WATT COMPLETELY CLOSED both directions south of Fruitridge to Osage. Use an alternate route instead of South Watt. No suspect vehicle info or other updates at this time. pic.twitter.com/iij92mBrZ0 — Sacramento Police (@SacPolice) November 28, 2018