CHINA GROVE, N.C. — A cyclist who was hurt in a crash in China Grove last week was unidentified, for days until police asked for help figuring out who he is.
The China Grove Police Department responded to a crash involving a cyclist and a pickup truck a little after 6 a.m. on Oct. 7. The crash happened on U.S. 29, between East Liberty Street and East Church Street in the area near Subway and the BP gas station, police said.
Officers said a driver in a pickup truck going south hit the cycling from behind, giving him serious injuries. The cyclist had no identifying information and due to his injuries, officers weren't been able to speak with him, China Grove police said.
However, after the call was put out to help identify the cyclist, it was determined who he is.
"The identity will be released once family has been located and notified," China Grove police said. "Thank you for all your help."
Investigators haven't released any suspect information or announced any arrests in connection with the crash.
Any person with information about this crash is asked to call China Grove police at 704-857-7755.
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