Brooklyn cyclist killed in hit-and-run by Tesla on Meserole Street: police

Woman hit and killed while riding bike in Brooklyn

A 32-year-old woman was hit by a car and killed while biking in Brooklyn. Police are now searching for the blue Tesla that police say hit her.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run incident involving a bicyclist in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.

What we know:

Officers responded to a call at the intersection of Meserole Street and Leonard Street at 2:36 a.m. They found a 32-year-old woman, later identified as Alexandra Huggins, unconscious and unresponsive. 

EMS transported her to Woodhull Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The investigation revealed that a blue Tesla, traveling westbound on Meserole Street, struck Huggins as she was biking south on Leonard Street.

The driver did not stop after the collision, according to police.

Police are seeking any information from the public that could lead to the identification and arrest of the driver involved in this incident.

What we don't know:

The identity of the driver and the current status of the investigation remain unknown. Authorities have not released any additional details about potential witnesses or suspects.