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Bicyclist injured in hit and run in Collier County

Posted at 6:31 AM, Apr 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-19 08:52:37-04

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. -- Troopers are looking for information on a hit and run that left a bicyclist injured in Naples Thursday night.

According to Florida Highway Patrol, it happened at 9:45 p.m. on 39th Street Southwest, just off Collier Boulevard north of I-75.

Troopers say the victim was riding a bicycle southbound when a southbound vehicle hit the bicyclist and then fled the scene.

The bicyclist was airlifted to Lee Memorial with serious injuries.

The only description of the vehicle was that it was a Ford.

If anyone has any information regarding the hit and run vehicle, please contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers or the Florida Highway Patrol at 239-938-1800.