MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) – Manitowoc police are looking for a hit-and-run driver that struck a bicyclist Sunday morning.
Authorities say it happened in the 100 block of Maritime Drive around 8:45 a.m.
The bicyclist was hit in the rear tire by a car, causing the rider to go off the roadway and slam into the metal post of a traffic sign. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions on his back and required stitches in his left forearm.
He was transported to the hospital for treatment and his injuries are considered to be non-life threatening.
The bike rider says he was on the road due to runners using the Mariners Trail for the HFM Marathon.
Authorities recovered a piece of the car at the scene. They’re looking for a 2005 to 2008 Toyota Corolla that is bluish green in color. The car could be missing the front bumper insert which is a filler piece where a fog lamp would normally be, had the car been equipped with fog lamps. The car may or may not have sustained much damage other than this missing part.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the Manitowoc Police Department at (920) 686-6551.
