Police locate Range Rover after bicyclist critically injured in hit-and-run in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - A bicyclist is fighting for his life after police say he was struck by a vehicle that kept driving early Monday morning.
Two people were riding their bikes near Bustleton and Cottman Avenues around 1 a.m. when a vehicle reportedly hit one of the bikes, splitting it in half and throwing the bicyclist several feet.
Police say the car fled the scene after hitting the bike, and leaving the injured victim behind. The 42-year-old bicyclist is reportedly in extremely critical condition.
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Monday morning, police confirmed that vehicle parts found at the scene matched a 2012-19 Range Rover Evoque. Early Monday afternoon, authorities confirmed that they had located the vehicle they believe was involved in the incident on the 2400 block of Faunce Street.
Police have not provided an update on their search for the driver.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.