Bicyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on E. Grande Boulevard in Tyler
One Hospitalized after Tyler Bicycle Accident on E. Grande Boulevard near Sutherland Street
Bicyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on E. Grande Boulevard in Tyler
Tyler, Texas (September 30, 2018) – A bicyclist was seriously injured Monday night in a hit-and-run crash in Tyler, according to the according to the Tyler Police Department.
The accident was reported at about 9:50 p.m. September 24, in the 700 block of E. Grande Boulevard.
According to the police, a W/M, age 38 was riding his bicycle eastbound on Grande Blvd near Sutherland Street when he a vehicle struck him. The bicyclist was wearing a reflective vest and had flashing lights on his bicycle when the accident happened.
The impact threw the bicyclist into the air hitting the windshield and then landed in the traffic lane.
The involved vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene after the crash.
A passing motorist called the authorities.
The suspect vehicle might have front-end damage and more than likely a broken windshield with possibly black and orange paint scrapings.
Anyone with information about the hit-and-run accident is asked to call Tyler police Department 903-531-1000 or Tyler Crime Stoppers 903-597-2833.
The bicyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
The police are investigating the crash.
