Minneapolis police are searching for the driver of a blue SUV that allegedly struck a bicyclist and pedestrian on Lake Street early Monday and did not stop.
Both victims were taken by ambulance to HCMC with “potentially life-threatening injuries,” a statement from police said.
The SUV was traveling east in the westbound lanes of E. Lake Street between 4th and 5th avenues about 12:20 a.m. The vehicle struck a bicyclist who was riding in a bike lane. The SUV then struck a pedestrian crossing E. Lake Street and continued on its way, according to preliminary information from police.
The victims were both men, police said.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information about the crash, the location of the blue SUV, or the person driving at the time of the crash can contact Minneapolis police by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or calling 612-673-5845 to leave a voicemail.
Anonymous tips can be called into CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at CrimeStoppersMN.org.
