CLEARLAKE >> A male bicyclist was left severely injured after a vehicle struck him from behind and fled the scene. Now authorities are asking the public to help identify the driver’s whereabouts.
According to a statement by the Clearlake Police Department, the incident occurred on Saturday, May 5 at 10:15 p.m. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old man, was riding northbound on the east shoulder of Old Highway 53, in the area of Clement Drive and Mendo Mill Lumber.
The vehicle, described as a blue, 1980s Dodge pickup truck, hit the rider from the back and caused him to be ejected from the bicycle and land on the northbound lane of the roadway.
Witnesses report the car initially stopped and the driver exited the truck. The driver then returned to the car and left the area.
The 22-year-old man was flown to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where it was last reported he was in the Intensive Care Unit.
Evidence at the scene indicated that the pickup truck sustained front-end damage, most likely on the front passenger side, according to CPD.
Anyone who may have witnessed or has information about the collision or the whereabouts of the vehicle and its driver is encouraged to contact Officer Michael Perreault at (707) 994-8251 ext. 519 or by email at mperreault@clearlakepd.org.
