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MPD searching for hit-and-run driver who struck bicyclist

MPD officers were called to the scene about 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, along Ridgemont Ave. between New Allen Rd. and Bacon Road.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run that critically injured a bicyclist.

MPD officers were called to the scene about 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, along Ridgemont Ave. between New Allen Rd. and Bacon Road. At the time of the crash, MPD said it involved a pedestrian, but they have since said the victim was riding a bicycle. The man who was hit was taken to Regional One Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

Investigators said two people were seen in the white Infiniti G37 westbound on Ridgemont when they hit the cyclist. They said the two were seen running from the crash toward the Keystone Landing Apartments.

Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH or contact the Traffic Office STIS Bureau at 901-636-4640 or Sgt. J. Binford of the Memphis Police Department STIS Bureau phone 901-636-4076.

Critical Bicyclist Hit & Run Crash Ridgemont Avenue and New Allen Road Report #WC2232922 MEMPHIS, TN – On Wednesday,...

Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Tuesday, November 22, 2022

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