A suspect has been charged more than a year after a cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on a dark, rural road in Abbotsford.

Kerry James Froese, 39, has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing death, according to a statement released by Abbotsford police Wednesday morning.

The victim, Ronald James Scott, 61, was struck and killed while riding his bicycle in the 2000 block of Mt. Lehman Road just after 11 p.m. PT on Jan. 29, 2015.

This picture of Ronald James Scott was taken by his brother in-law the day before he was killed in a hit-and-run. (Abbotsford Police Department)

At time police said they believed Scott was travelling south when he was struck by the vehicle. He was found alive by police, but died at the scene shortly afterwards.

In June 2015 police located the suspect vehicle — a grey 2013 Ford Expedition — on a property, and identified a suspect in the case.

Investigators are now asking anyone who might have more information to contact police at 604-859-5225 or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 if they wish to remain anonymous.

Previous conviction

It's not the first time Froese has been charged following a fatal accident.

In 2008, he was charged with impaired driving causing death and two other related charges, but was eventually convicted in 2011 of driving without due care and attention. He was given a $1,100 fine and six months probation for the 2008 offence.