The Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating and identifying a suspect vehicle and driver involved in the fatality of a bicyclist.  On June 7th, 2011, witnesses called dispatch to report that a bicyclist had been struck by a vehicle at 756 South 700 East.  Arriving officers found the bicyclist down in the roadway with severe injuries that resulted in her death.

Further investigation has narrowed the suspect vehicle to the following:

• a Volkswagen Passat
• manufactured during 1998-2001
• dark in color
• with front end damage and possibly windshield damage

 
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Salt Lake City Police Department at 801-799-4636, reference case 11-91175.  Callers may remain anonymous.

This vehicle may be similar in appearance to the following: