Bicyclist Killed in Medford Hit-and-Run – Ongoing Investigation

MEDFORD, Ore. — A bicyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident by a vehicle that drifted into the bike lane of the South Pacific Highway on Friday afternoon. The driver did not stop and fled the scene.

Despite resuscitation efforts by paramedics and police officers, the bicyclist was declared dead at the scene.

Motorist Arrested at Nearby Parking Lot Shortly After Incident

Shortly after the incident, police officers located the vehicle in a nearby parking lot and arrested the driver.

The Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) team was called to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Police cordoned off the scene for four hours shortly after the incident so that authorities to conduct extensive investigations. The bicyclist and the vehicle were traveling southbound when the incident occurred at 3.23 p.m.

No further details are available as this is an ongoing police investigation.