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Man dies from injuries sustained in San Luis Obispo hit-and-run, police continue search for driver

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UPDATE (Aug. 6, 5:08 p.m.) - One of the bicyclists struck in the hit-and-run passed away from his injuries on Tuesday, July 30.

The man was 87-year-old Saul Goldberg, a resident of Avila Beach.

SLOPD says the investigation is ongoing and that more information will be released as it becomes available.

ORIGINAL STORY (July 23, 2:58 p.m.) - The San Luis Obispo Police Department (SLOPD) is asking for the public's help to identify a suspected hit-and-run driver.

According to police, at approximately noon on Tuesday, two bicyclists riding southbound on South Higuera Street near the cemetery were struck by a car and injured.

The driver of the vehicle reportedly did not stop.

A surveillance camera on a nearby building captured an image of the white car as it drove past.

Police are asking anyone who was in the area and saw the collision or who has information about the vehicle involved to contact Officer Walsh at (805) 594-8052.