West Edmonton hit and run with cyclist being investigated as homicide

Edmonton police say a fatal hit-and-run collision in the west end between an SUV and cyclist is now being investigated as homicide.

At around 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, it was reported that a black Lincoln SUV hit a man on a bike in a parking lot near 156 Street and 107 Avenue.

The driver left the scene and the other man died in hospital, police said.

Investigators say the two men knew each other.

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The victim, 31-year-old Lawrence Bishop, died of blunt force injury, an autopsy confirmed.

Johnathan Morgan, 38, was arrested and charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop after a deadly collision and suspended driving.

According to court records, Morgan has an extensive criminal history, including operating a vehicle while prohibited, possessing a prohibited firearm, possessing a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, failing to comply with a release order and theft.

The homicide unit is now leading the investigation.

Anyone with video or information is asked to contact Edmonton police at (780) 423-4567.

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