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Bicyclist injured in Placer County hit-and-run

Officers responded to a crash Tuesday around 1:30 p.m. on southbound Crosby Herold Road at Wise Road.
Credit: AP

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A bicyclist was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Placer County, according to California Highway Patrol.

Officers responded to a crash Tuesday around 1:30 p.m. on southbound Crosby Herold Road at Wise Road. A vehicle hit a cyclist in the eastbound lane of Wise Road.

The bicyclist was ejected from their bike into the road. The person had major life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. In a Wednesday update, CHP said the person is expected to survive. Their identity hasn't been released.

The vehicle that hit the bicyclist left the area. The car was described as a silver sedan. The right front mirror was detached due to the crash as well as possible damage on the right front side of the vehicle, according to CHP.

CHP asks anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area to call the CHP Auburn Office at (916) 663-3344.

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