Young Bicyclist Rushed To Hospital After Hit-And-Run In West Hartford: Police

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A young bicyclist was rushed to a hospital Tuesday morning after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle at a busy intersection in West Hartford.

According to the West Hartford Police Department, the male juvenile bicyclist was hit at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Lindy Lane.

The WHPD said at 7:01 a.m. Tuesday, West Hartford police, fire, and EMS were dispatched to the area after the accident was reported. Reportedly, the teen was on his way to Hall High School.

"The bicyclist, a juvenile male, was alert and conscious upon arrival of emergency services. The juvenile was transported to the hospital for medical treatment with non-life-threatening injuries," wrote the WHPD in a release.

Police said the vehicle that struck the cyclist fled the scene east on Albany Avenue and was described as a dark-colored SUV or Hatchback.

"The West Hartford Police Department’s Traffic Division is actively investigating the incident," wrote police. "The West Hartford Police Department would like to thank the West Hartford Fire Department and AMR for their efforts on scene."

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203 or use the anonymous WHPD Tip Line/email at 860-570-8969/whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.

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