CONTACT:
Dar Ward, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
PHONE: 608-251-4456, FAX: 608-251-4594
EMAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED], WEB: www.bfw.org
Police Search for Hit and Run Driver While Bicycle Community Rallies Around Victim
Last Sunday night a bicyclist was struck by a hit and run vehicle in Madison. Madison Police are looking for two possible suspect vehicles. One vehicle is described as a white Jeep Grand Cherokee type vehicle. This vehicle may have some type of bush guard on the front of the vehicle. The second vehicle is described as a black or dark blue 4-door vehicle. Both vehicles were seen on Green Ave. at the time of the crash. It is quite possible that one or both has front end damage or undercarriage damage.
Officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of Green Ave. near Knutson Dr. regarding a female bicyclist who had been struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene without stopping or rendering aid. The 38 year old female victim was transported to a local hospital with severe head and internal injuries, though it appears at this time that her injuries are not critical.
If anyone has any information relating to this crash and the vehicle involved please call Crime Stoppers (where you can remain anonymous) at 266-6014 or the Hit & Run Investigator at 266-4060.
The bicycling community and the victims friends and coworkers have begun a fund to replace her bicycle, helmet, and other bicycle equipment destroyed in the crash, as well as to provide a bus pass for the duration of her recovery and help defer other costs. Contributions to the fund are being made by individuals, as well as local companies including Planet Bike and Trek. Tax deductible contributions to the fund can be made to:
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
PO Box 1224
Madison, WI 53701-1224
Make checks out to: Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and write Hit and Run Fund in the notes
You can make credit card contributions by calling 608-251-4456.
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is a statewide nonprofit bicycle education and advocacy organization with over 2,600 members. Bicycle Federations mission, to make Wisconsin a better place to bicycle, embraces the basic vision behind the organization; that bicycling is a viable, healthy, and environmentally sustainable means of transportation, recreation, and sport. Bicycle Federation provides bicyclists of all ages with information on recreational rides, safety tips, and commuting skills while educating decision makers about the importance of bicycling to our communities. Learn more at www.bfw.org.
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Executive Director
Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin
106 E. Doty Street, Suite 400
P.O. Box 1224
Madison, WI 53701-1224
Phone: 608-251-4456
Fax: 608-251-4594
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web: www.bfw.org
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is a proud member of Community Shares of Wisconsin, and Community Shares of Greater Milwaukee
Bike for Wisconsin Ride, September 17, 2006, Cedarburg, WI
Saris Gala, October 20, 2006, Madison, WI
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