UPDATE: Switzerland Co. Sheriff's Office Seeking Info Regarding Hit & Run on SR 56

The accident was took place Sunday near the Switzerland/Ohio county line.

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UPDATE: The Switzerland County Sheriff's Office released the following statement: 

"The vehicle & operator have been located, this case remains under investigation. We appreciate the public’s assistance with all the post shares, comments, and information."

No further details were provided. 

 

(Switzerland County, Ind.) – The Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about a hit and run.

On Sunday, deputies responded to an accident involving a pickup truck and a bicycle on State Road 56.

The accident occurred about a half mile south of the Switzerland and Ohio county line.

According to the Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office, a male subject was traveling northbound on a bicycle when he was struck by a northbound pickup truck.

The pickup fled from the scene.

The vehicle is described as a black Chevrolet Duramax with tinted windows, large tires and damage to the passenger side mirror.

Anyone with information should contact the sheriff’s office at 812-427-3636.

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