Bicyclist injured after possible Crystal Lake hit-and-run

A man in his 70s was taken to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday afternoon after a possible hit-and-run in Crystal Lake, police say.

Authorities were called at 2:10 p.m. to Main Street and Walkup Extension, where a bicyclist was reportedly struck by a car, according to a news release from the Crystal Lake Police Department.

The man was lying unconscious on the road with serious injuries when police arrived, according to the release. Rescue workers treated the bicyclist and later transported him to a hospital.

Authorities were not immediately able to confirm the man was struck by a vehicle, and the cause of the man's injuries remains under investigation.

Witnesses reported seeing a small, silver sedan, driven by a white man wearing a neon-colored shirt, in the area after the bicyclist was found. This sedan left before police arrived, according to the release.

Main Street was closed to southbound traffic for about 1 1/2 hours while officers investigated.

Police have asked anyone with information to call the Crystal Lake Police Department at 815-356-3620 or send an anonymous tip by texting CLPDTIP along with the message to 847411.

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