On Friday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. a cyclist and a vehicle collided on Preston St.

On Friday afternoon around 3:45 p.m. a cyclist and a vehicle collided on Preston St.

The accident occurred at the intersection with Pepperell St., just off Quinpool Road in the city's South end.

Halifax Regional Police say in a release the vehicle was travelling southbound on Preston when the bicycle, travelling on Pepperell, collided with it.

The cyclist is described as a Caucasian male in his twenties, approximately 6'1". At the time of the incident he was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, black pants, a white bicycle helmet, white sneakers, and may go by the name Alex.

Police are looking to speak with the cyclist as he did not remain at the scene after the collision.

Anyone who has information is encouraged to contact HRP at 902-490-5016.