Cyclist hospitalized after Morrison Bridge hit-run, four others hurt in separate Bridge Pedal crashes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A series of crashes, including a separate hit-run on the Morrison Bridge, left five Bridge Pedal cyclists hospitalized Sunday morning, authorities said.
The hit-run crash was reported just before 8:30 a.m., when Portland police said a cyclist - an adult man - going westbound on the way to the Providence Bridge Pedal was hit by a car, which then left the scene.
According to PPB, officers who were already working at the Bridge Pedal event did "extensive area checks" for the driver, but were unable to find him.
The cyclist was taken to a trauma center with serious injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.
According to Portland Fire & Rescue, five other bicycle crashes occurred at the Bridge Pedal and four of those cyclists were taken to a hospital. Officials have not yet released the circumstances surrounding those crashes.
None of the cyclists' current conditions have been released at this time.
This is a developing story. Stay with KOIN 6 News for updates.