Fargo, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — Fatal Hit-and-Run: Cyclist Killed, Driver Fled the Scene!
A tragic hit-and-run occurred in Fargo, North Dakota, just before 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 7:57 p.m., a 60-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a passenger vehicle at the intersection of NP Avenue and 10th Street North. The cyclist, who was traveling westbound, was hit by a white SUV heading northbound on 10th Street.
Shockingly, the driver did not stop and fled the scene, leaving the injured bicyclist behind. Emergency responders rushed the victim to Sanford Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Now, authorities are urgently seeking the public’s help in identifying the vehicle and driver involved. The suspect vehicle may have damage to the front and undercarriage. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the North Dakota Highway Patrol at 701-328-9921.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Did You Know?
- Over 1,000 cyclists die in road accidents in the U.S. each year.
- Hit-and-run crashes account for more than 20% of all fatal pedestrian and cyclist incidents.
- Fargo has seen a rise in hit-and-run cases over the past two years.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News