A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a cyclist was killed.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward after the victim was hit on the A322 Bagshot Road, Bracknell, on Saturday.

The incident took place at around 4.45am and involved a white articulated lorry colliding with a 61-year-old man.

The driver initially did not stop following the collision.

A 63-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested yesterday (Saturday) on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and was released under investigation.

Police constable Lyndsey Blackaby, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We are investigating this collision in which a man sadly died.

"As part of our enquiries, we are appealing for anyone who was on the A322 Bagshot Road who saw a lorry or a cyclist travelling between 4.30am and 5.30am on Saturday.

"If you have any information which could assist our investigation, please contact police."

The cyclist, a man from Surrey, died at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed.

If you have any information about the incident, call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting the reference '43180238749' or visit: www.thamesvalley.police.uk for more.