Bicyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Kent Des Moines Road [Des Moines, WA]

Man Hospitalized after Struck by Car at 10th Avenue South

 
DES MOINES, WA (September 4, 2018) – On Tuesday morning, a bicyclist sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash on Kent Des Moines Road.
 
Officers and medics arrived at the scene at around 10:00 AM in the area of 10th Avenue South, after receiving reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. The 53-year-old bicyclist sustained serious injuries and was found near his crumpled bicycle. He was treated at the scene and rushed to a local hospital, for further treatment and evaluation.
 
The hit-and-run driver was gone when authorities arrived, but a witness recorded the crash on their mirror camera and handed the video over to police. Officials believe that the footage and a piece of the car from the right passenger side will help them locate the driver and vehicle involved. They believe the vehicle is a gray 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat. There is no description of the hit-and-run driver at this time.
 
Anyone who has more information about the incident is urged to call Des Moines Police.
 
When behind the wheel, make sure to pay attention to your surroundings for other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the road. By obeying traffic laws and driving defensively, you can prevent accidents and keep yourself and others safe.

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