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Truck found after Medina Alert issued in Fort Collins

Fort Collins police were looking for a Nissan Titan after a cyclist was hit and seriously injured Friday night.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A cyclist in Fort Collins was hit by a truck and seriously injured Friday night.

Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) said the cyclist was riding on the Interstate 25 Northeast Frontage Road just north of Mountain Vista Drive at about 8:15 p.m. when he was hit.

After hitting the cyclist, the pickup truck sped off southbound on the frontage road, police said.

The cyclist was rushed to a hospital to be treated, FCPS said. The cyclist's condition was not released by officials.

Police issued a Medina Alert for the suspect vehicle, a gray or silver four-door Nissan Titan with temporary tags.

Police said Sunday that someone who had seen the Medina Alert spotted the truck parked at City Park in Fort Collins and called police.

Police said they "are not searching for anyone else" in connection with the crash. It's unclear whether any suspects have been identified. 

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call Officer Matt Brede at 970-416-6842.

About Medina Alerts

Medina Alerts were signed into law on March 25, 2014 and went into effect on Dec. 30, 2014. They’re named for Jose Medina, a 21-year-old valet driver who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in 2011.  

Medina Alerts are issued following hit-and-run crashes where someone is seriously hurt or killed. Law enforcement also must have sufficient information about the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle, such as a license plate number and the vehicle’s make, style and color.  

> More information about Medina Alerts can be found here 

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