Monday, September 19, 2011

Cyclist victim of Hit-and-Run on Forest Hill Avenue

Richmond Police are seeking information from the public in reference to a hit and run that occurred this past weekend.

Just after 6 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, a female was riding a bicycle westbound in the 6500 block of Forest Hill Avenue when a westbound vehicle struck her. The vehicle continued westbound.

As a result of the collision the cyclist was thrown from the roadway. She suffered a broken shoulder and was transported to CJW Medical Center.

At the scene officers found a right side-view mirror they believe came from the suspect vehicle. Investigators believe it comes from a 2002 to 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.

The Department is currently looking for the vehicle and the driver. The vehicle may have sustained damage to its passenger side.

Anyone with information about the incident, the vehicle or the driver is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or contact the Hit and Run unit directly at 646-1369. One may also text Crime Stoppers at 274637 first using the word "ITip" followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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