(Michigan City, IN) - Authorities in Michigan City are collecting information on a hit-and-run collision that left a bicyclist with serious injuries.

The incident took place Saturday, February 14 at 6:50 pm. First responders were dispatched to the intersection of South Woodland Avenue and Pear Street, where a 50-year-old woman on a bicycle had been struck. The bicyclist was transported to Franciscan Health Hospital in Michigan City with life threatening injuries. She was then transferred to a hospital in South Bend for more advanced medical treatment.

Preliminary investigation showed that a white or silver Jeep SUV northbound on Woodland hit the woman without stopping, last seen turning west onto East Barker Avenue. The Jeep will have right front-end damage consistent with impacting a black colored bicycle.

As police collect evidence, they are asking witnesses or anyone with video surveillance in the area to come forward. Contact Officer Daniel Revoir at (219) 874-3221; Extension 1008 or via email at drevoir@emichigancity.com. The public can also contact police via Facebook Messenger, through their crime tip hotline number of (219) 873-1488, or the WeTip Hotline for General Crime (800) 78-CRIME, and possibly receive a reward upon an arrest and conviction. All WeTip call information is sent directly to the La Porte County Prosecutor’s Office. You can always request to remain anonymous.