Dover – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist that occurred Thursday night.

The initial investigation has determined that at approximately 9:19 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2019, a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, operated by a 56 year old Hartly woman was traveling westbound on Forest Ave. (Rt. 8), east of Victory Chapel Rd. A 59 year old Hartly man was riding a bicycle westbound on Forest Ave. when he was struck by the Chrysler. The bicyclist was thrown to the pavement where he came to rest and the Chrysler came to a controlled stop and remained on scene.

The bicyclist was transported to Kent General with serious injuries. Impairment on his behalf is undetermined at this time.

The driver of the Chrysler was not injured. Impairment on her behalf is not being considered as a contributing factor.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cpl. R. Bryant at Troop 3 by calling 302-697-4454.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461).  You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released:031519 2120

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