Hit and Run Involving Cyclist

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify and locate the driver of a vehicle who struck and seriously injured a cyclist before leaving the scene.

Just after 8 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2015, a 50-year-old man was riding his bicycle eastbound on Center Avenue N.E., just east of 19 Street N.E., when he was struck from behind by a car. The driver of the car continued towards Barlow Trail N.E. and made no attempt to stop.

The cyclist was transported to hospital with significant injuries.

The vehicle is described as a small, medium to dark grey, four-door car, with damage to the front passenger side.

The driver is believed to be female.

Photos of the vehicle believed linked to the case can be found on The City of Calgary Newsroom.

Anyone with information about this incident, or the identity or location of the vehicle and driver, is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

CASE # 15126468/5205