SUDBURY -- A 48-year-old man has been killed after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike overnight in Sault Ste. Marie.

Police officials say officers were called to the scene shortly after midnight Saturday.

It happened on the 1000 block of People's Road.

The cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later died as a result of the crash.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle involved was not injured in the incident.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid at the time of publication.