A bicyclist in Scottsdale was left seriously injured Wednesday morning following a hit-and-run incident, authorities said.

The unidentified cyclist was struck by a vehicle along McDowell Road near 70th Street right before the break of dawn, prompting officials to shut down the scene to probe into the messy affair, as reported by ABC15. The hit-and-run, which occurred just west of Scottsdale Road, forced a closure of the busy intersection while evidence was scoured, Scottsdale police, have yet to divulge any details about the offending vehicle or its driver.

Meanwhile, the victim was hurried to a local hospital with severe injuries, though specifics regarding their current state have not been released. The circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation, and it's unclear if there were any witnesses at the pre-dawn hour, according to AZFamily.

As the inquiry continues, law enforcement is appealing to the public for any possible leads that could, unravel the identity of the hit-and-run driver.