A bicyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash this afternoon on U.S. 36 north of Boulder, according to Colorado State Patrol Trooper Tim Sutherland.

He said a black sports car struck a bicyclist at about 1:30 p.m. on U.S. 36 north of Neva Road near mile marker 29.

The bicyclist was seriously injured and taken to Boulder Community Health, then taken by helicopter to Denver Health Medical Center.

No other information about the victim was immediately available.

Police are looking for the driver of the car, which has a damaged side mirror.

Amy Bounds: 303-473-1341, boundsa@dailycamera.com or twitter.com/boundsa