Cyclist, 21, killed in crash involving suspected drunk driver in Dunkirk

A 21-year-old cyclist was killed around 2 a.m.

on Monday in Dunkirk, northern France.

He was riding home when a BMW hit him in the Rosendaël area.

Investigators say the 25-year-old driver may have run a red light at high speed.

The cyclist was seriously injured and died despite emergency treatment.

The driver left the scene, then went to a police station about two hours later.

He was found to have an unlawful level of alcohol in his system and faces charges involving a fatal crash, drink-driving, leaving the scene and running a red light.

He could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of €150,000.