A 71-year-old Carlsbad man suffered major injuries on Saturday when he was struck and knocked off his bike by a hit-and-run driver, the California Highway Patrol said.

The driver of a silver or gray, newer model Toyota 4Runner kept going north on Lilac Road, CHP Officer Mark Latulippe said.

He said investigators are asking for the public’s help finding the SUV and its driver.

The cyclist was heading north on Lilac, north of Hideaway Lake Circle, when he was hit from behind by the SUV about 12:50 p.m., Latulippe said. He said the reason for the collision is still unknown.


The impact knocked the rider off his bike and caused major injuries. Medics took him to a trauma center. No word on his condition later was available.

Latulippe said evidence left at the collision scene helped investigators identify the vehicle as a newer 4Runner, and they believe it will have damage to its right side.

Anyone with information about the collision can contact the CHP at (858) 637-3800.