Police identify victim in hit-and-run crash

A bicyclist was killed Thursday night in a hit-and-run crash on the southwest side, but police said his body was not found until Friday morning.

The victim, later identified as 51-year-old Chris Hamilton, of Indianapolis, was likely struck on West Troy Avenue just east of South Lynhurst Drive before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sgt. Kendale Adams said. His body was discovered on the side of the road about 6:15 a.m. Friday.

Police have released no information on a possible suspect.

Call IndyStar reporter Vic Ryckaert at (317) 444-2701. Follow him on Twitter: @vicryc.

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