A 19-year-old Keswick man is facing criminal charges after a hit-and-run in Yorkville late Saturday night killed a 26-year-old cyclist.

Emergency crews were called to Davenport and Avenue Rds. around 11:20 p.m. According to police, the male cyclist was attempting to turn east onto Davenport Rd. from southbound Avenue Rd. and was struck by a northbound white 2015 Hyundai as it entered the intersection.

The cyclist was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition but later died of his injuries.

The vehicle failed to remain on scene and was last seen entering the eastbound 401 from Avenue Rd. The area around the crash was closed for several hours early Sunday morning while police investigated.

Police said 19-year-old Mitchell Irwin, from Keswick, turned himself in on Sunday. He is charged with criminal negligence causing death, dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing death. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday.

Police are asking for help in determining the location of the car from 11:30 p.m. Satuday to noon Sunday between Avenue Rd. at Highway 401 and Keswick. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

With files from Riannon Westall and Jackie Hong