A bicyclist was injured by a hit-and-run driver Sunday in Calimesa, and deputies were looking for the driver and a damaged vehicle, a sheriff's sergeant said Monday.
The crash was reported at 12:25 p.m. Dec. 29 near the intersection of Calimesa Boulevard and Singleton Road, Sgt. John Reinbolz of the sheriff's Cabazon Station said in a statement.
"Upon arrival deputies located a male bicyclist injured and lying on the roadway, on Calimesa Blvd, just north of Singleton Rd," Reinbolz said. "The vehicle involved did not stop and left the scene."
According to witnesses, the bicyclist was riding south and the vehicle was traveling north, both on Calimesa Boulevard, Reinbolz said.
"For unknown reasons the vehicle crossed the center divider and drove head on into the bicyclist's path of travel," Reinbolz said. "The vehicle hit the bicycle with the front left of the vehicle, causing major injuries to the bicyclist."
The vehicle was seen with damage to at least one front headlight and front left side of the vehicle, according to Reinbolz.
Witnesses described the vehicle as "a light green or light blue compact four door vehicle that was driven by an elderly White or Hispanic male with white hair," Reinbolz said.
Calimesa Boulevard was closed between Singleton and Chandler Avenue for about four hours while deputies investigated. The driver and vehicle had not been identified as of Monday morning, Reinbolz said.
Anyone with more info was urged to call the Cabazon Station at (951) 922-7100.
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