Further investigation by the detective investigating the serious injury crash has resulted in the recovery of car parts indicating the vehicle which left the scene was either a Ford Crown Victoria or Mercury Grand Marquis. The color of the suspect vehicle could be white, gray or silver. The car will be missing an outside passenger-side mirror; however, the mirror case/housing should be relatively intact. Also, it should have some damage to the front, passenger-side bumper or wheel-well section.
The bicycle rider remains in critical condition at the hospital.
Anyone who may have seen the vehicle or knows the whereabouts of the vehicle or driver is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000 or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org, through the Tip Submit app on any iPhone or by texting a tip to CRIMES(234637) Keyword: REWARD.
Media inquiries are directed to the Public Information Officer at (239) 477-1340.