Palm Beach Gardens, FL (March 24, 2020) - A 65-year-old bicyclist was seriously hurt in a crash that took place in Palm Beach Gardens. The crash happened on Monday, March 23rd along US 1.
Police and rescue workers responded to the scene around 6:00 p.m. Authorities indicate that Samuel C. Ulan was riding his bicycle in the northbound lanes of US 1 near the intersection with PGA Boulevard when he was hit by a pickup truck. The truck was described as a reddish-orange 1990s Ford Ranger. The truck fled the scene after it collided with Ulan. Ulan was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
Police are still searching for the suspect and an investigation is ongoing at this time.
A Florida hit-and-run crash can have a severe negative impact on your life. Drivers who flee the scene of a crash tend to do so because they know that they have caused serious injuries or even death to the crash victim. Hit-and-run crashes produce catastrophic results such as broken bones, head trauma, and other major injuries that can lead to long-term medical care and costly treatment.
Our thoughts are with Samuel C. Ulan and we hope for his quick recovery.
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