Cyclist killed in overnight hit-and-run

SAN ANTONIO — A cyclist died early Saturday when a vehicle slammed into him from behind, then fled the scene.

San Antonio police officers were called out to the scene in the 2900 block of West Commerce around 1 a.m.

The cyclist, identified by police as Jose Carlos Macy, 20, had been riding west in the designated bike lane and using a safety light when he was struck by an unknown vehicle.

The driver fled the scene without stopping to help him, and is expected to face a charge of failure to stop and render aid-death when caught.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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