The Cincinnati Police Department is reaching out to the public for any information related to a hit-and-run incident that occurred on September 24, according to a recent social media post. The event took place at 5495 Glenway Ave, where a white Jeep Grand Cherokee was involved in an accident with a bicyclist. After the collision, the vehicle allegedly left the scene without stopping to offer aid or report the incident.
Investigators have released an image of the suspect, which shows an individual seen exiting the white Jeep after the incident. The police are urging anyone who might recognize the vehicle or the individual in question, or who has any relevant details about the event, to come forward. Interested parties with information are requested to contact Officer Gettys at the number 513-263-8339. The shared post on the Cincinnati Police Department's official social media contains the image of the suspect and the specific call for community assistance.
D3 is investigating a Hit Skip offense that occurred at 5495 Glenway Ave. On 9/24/25, the pictured white Jeep Grand Cherokee struck a bicyclist and fled the scene. The pictured suspect was seen exiting the vehicle. Please contact Officer Gettys at 513-263-8339 with any info. pic.twitter.com/i27TUdmgSK
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) November 5, 2025
This case is a pressing reminder of the ongoing challenges in ensuring the safety of cyclists on city roads, a concern that city officials and local advocacy groups have been striving to improve through various initiatives and infrastructure developments. The hit-and-run further exacerbates the fears of the cycling community, whose members too often bear the brunt of traffic collisions.
