LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a man was killed while riding his bike in Louisville on Thursday.
At about 10 p.m., Louisville Metro Police responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 2300 block of South 3rd Street near the University of Louisville campus, according to an LMPD news release.
Investigators believe 61-year-old James Brewster was riding his bike, traveling southbound in the right-hand lane of 3rd Street, when he was struck by a car also traveling southbound. The driver of the car didn't stop to render aid to the bicyclist and instead fled the scene.
EMS was called to the scene and transported the victim to UofL Hospital where Brewster would die shortly after his arrival.
Authorities say they currently don't have a vehicle description from the hit-and-run.
LMPD's Traffic Unit is handling this investigation which is ongoing. If anyone was in the area at the time or may have information regarding this case, you are asked to call LMPD's anonymous tip line at (502) 574-5673 or utilize LMPD's Crime Tip Portal online.
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