Cops Probe Circumstances Of Seriously Injured Bicyclist, Missing Bike

Patchogue NY

20 April, 2022

7:15 PM

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EAST PATCHOGUE, NY — A man who went out for a morning ride on Tuesday was found seriously injured on the side of the road in East Patchogue and his bike his now missing, Suffolk cops say. The 53-year-old left his home on his black and grey mountain bike at about 5:40 a.m. on Tuesday, said police, adding that he was found about 10 minutes later lying on the side of the westbound lane of Montauk Highway, about one-quarter mile east of Route 101. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries "consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle," police said. His bicycle has not been found, police said. The man's name, as well as other details, have not been released by police. Fifth Squad detectives investigating are asking anyone who may have information to contact them at 631-854-8552 or to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a confidential police hotline, at 1-800-220-TIPS.