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Bicyclist hit in Gresham by motorist racing another driver who flees scene

The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident.

GRESHAM, Ore. — Gresham police are searching for witnesses of a crash that left a bicyclist seriously injured on Wednesday afternoon.

Officers responded to the 2700 block of West Powell Boulevard shortly after 3:30 p.m. where a witness told police that two vehicles were racing when they struck the bicyclist.

The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and was wearing a helmet. He is expected to survive.

The driver involved in the crash stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. The other driver left the scene.

Credit: Gresham police

No arrests or citations have been issued, police said. The investigation is on-going. 

Anyone who witnessed the crash or the possible racing before the crash is asked to call Gresham police tip line at 503-618-2719.

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