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Bicyclist struck in hit-and-run crash in Xenia

XENIA — A 20-year-old bicyclist was seriously hurt when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Xenia Tuesday morning.

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The crash happened at East Main and Leach streets around 5:10 a.m. and the vehicle involved fled the scene, per initial reports.

Officials say a passerby found the bicyclist in the middle road soon after, but was unable to provide a description of the suspect vehicle.

Initial reports also indicate the male bicyclist suffered a head injury. The bicyclist was conscious when transported to Miami Valley Hospital, authorities confirm.

An accident reconstruction team was called to the scene.

East Main reopened around 9 a.m.

Anyone with information relating to the incident are urged to contact Xenia police at 937-372-9901.

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