Driver flees scene after striking bicyclist in DeKalb County

A hit-and-run crash in DeKalb County left a bicyclist seriously injured in the middle of the road early Monday morning. 

What we know:

DeKalb County Police Department officers responded to an emergency call around 4:07 a.m. Monday near Klondike Road and Covington Highway. The initial report indicated that a vehicle struck a person on a bicycle.

When officers arrived at the intersection, they located a man suffering from serious injuries. Emergency medical personnel transported him to a local hospital for medical treatment.

What we don't know:

Officers found no vehicle or driver at the scene when they arrived. Police have not yet released descriptions of the fleeing vehicle or the driver involved in the crash. 

What you can do:

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run can send an anonymous tip through the free DeKalb County PD app or by texting "DKPD" to 847411, followed by their tip. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from official incident details released by the DeKalb County Police Department regarding an early morning hit-and-run response. 

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