A 50-year-old man was killed Friday evening according to the California Highway Patrol.

Officers responded to the area of Belcher Avenue and Beachwood Drive for a report of a collision at around 7:03 p.m., CHP reported.

CHP said a Merced man was driving a motorcycle eastbound on Belcher Avenue, approaching the intersection of Beachwood Drive when he was struck by a dark green sedan described to be a late 90’s or early 00’s model.

The suspect vehicle was traveling westbound on Belcher Avenue approaching the intersection of Beachwood Drive when the driver made a left turn into the path of the motorcycle.

The driver fled the scene in the vehicle southbound on Beachwood Avenue.

Lifesaving efforts were performed at the scene, unfortunately the 50-year-old motorcycle rider died at the scene.

CHP Investigators are requesting assistance from the public in gathering the details surrounding this incident.

Anyone with any information that might be helpful, please call Officer Martinez at the CHP Merced Area Office (209) 356-6600.