Date:   23 April 2020

Subject:  Pedestrian Struck / Hit and Run   Report #2004018022

Released By:  Detective Steven Heinly

On Thursday 23 April 2020 at 2025 West Lampeter Police were dispatched to a person struck in the 2100 block of Willow Street Pike (SR0222).  Responding officers located a male with severe head injuries on the shoulder of the north bound lane of Willow Street Pike.  The male was transported to Lancaster General Hospital, Penn Medicine.

It is believed the male was either riding or pushing a bicycle north on the Willow Street Pike when he was struck by a vehicle.  The striking vehicle did not remain at the scene.  It is believed the striking vehicle may have damage to the passenger side front, the hood, and maybe the windshield.

At this time, the West Lampeter Police are asking for anyone that may have been in the area of Willow Street Pike between 8:00 pm and 8:45 pm on Thursday to contact them.  Anyone that may have observed a male riding a bicycle in that area is also asked to call police, 717-464-2421.  This is an active investigation and any information will be helpful.

The struck male has been identified as a 21-year-old Lancaster resident but his identity is being withheld at this time.