Manchester Police are actively searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a 71-year-old bicyclist seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred near the intersection of Union Street and Central Street around 3:45 p.m., according to Boston 25 News.
Responding officers arrived to find the elderly man lying on the pavement with a serious head injury. He was quickly transported to receive necessary care at a local hospital. Witnesses on the scene relayed to police that the vehicle in question, which failed to stop after the collision, was "a newer model Black Nissan Rogue" with veteran’s license plates. The vehicle was last seen continuing to drive east on Central Street, as reported by WHDH.
Manchester Police have extended a call for anyone with information to come forward, urging individuals to contact the Manchester Police Traffic Unit at the number provided, 603-668-8711. The matter is being treated with utmost urgency as the search for the suspect continues.
The investigation into this troubling incident remains ongoing as of this morning. Inquiries to gather further details are surely underway as authorities work tirelessly to resolve the case. The community's assistance could prove invaluable in tracking down the vehicle and driver involved in this hit-and-run, as emphasized by Manchester Police in their statements.
