A male cyclist is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Milton Friday night, Halton police have confirmed.

It happened on Tremaine Road, between Lower Base Line and Side Road 2, at around 9:30 p.m.

The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The circumstances surrounding the collision were not immediately known.

Police are currently looking for a black vehicle with front-end damage that failed to remain at the scene.

The area is expected to remain closed for several hours as police continue to investigate.