Driver charged with hit-and-run after striking cyclist in Palmer Massachusetts
Summary
Hit And Run Palmer Massachusetts in Palmer, Massachusetts: A driver struck a cyclist on Wright Street near Beacon Drive in Palmer, Massachusetts on July 1, throwing the cyclist into the windshield before backing up, running over the bicycle, and fleeing the scene. Police located the driver and vehicle after a witness provided descriptions. The cyclist was transported to Baystate Springfield with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was charged with operating under the influence of drugs, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of a personal injury crash, and possession of a class B substance, and was expected to be arraigned at Palmer District Court.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Driver facing hit-and-run charges after cyclist injured in Mass.