Police have released new details about the vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run collision that left a cyclist dead in Oshawa last month.

The update comes after Durham police investigators sent evidence — including crash debris — found at the scene of the collision to the Centre of Forensic Sciences.

Christye Tingey, 36, was killed when she was struck by a southbound vehicle as she rode her bike across Stevenson Road near Laval Drive at about 4 a.m. Nov. 22.

Investigators have determined a silver SUV or some similar light-coloured vehicle was involved in the crash, police said Tuesday. The suspect vehicle would have a broken headlight and damage to the driver’s side as a result of the crash, police said.

It’s believed the vehicle also had a dark-coloured plastic stone chip or bug deflector attached to the hood and that the deflector was smashed as a result of the impact, police said. The vehicle probably also has damage to its hood.

The remaining portion of the damaged deflector may have been removed by the owner by now, police said.

It is believed the suspect vehicle then went a block south from the intersection at Laval Drive, where the collision occurred, and entered the westbound lanes of Highway 401.

Police have urged the driver involved to consult with a lawyer and surrender. On Tuesday, investigators renewed their call for tips from the public. It could be that the suspect vehicle has been taken off the road since the incident, which would be obvious to neighbours or acquaintances, police said.

Residents with information are urged to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 5217, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Jeff Mitchell is a reporter for DurhamRegion.com. Reach him via email: jmitchell@durhamregion.com

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