BPD continue search for vehicle involved in west side hit-and-run

Posted on May 21, 2019

*BPD said a 50-year old man was seriously hurt Monday night after a hit-and-run on the city’s west side. (WJBC File Photo)*

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are continuing to look for the driver of a small dark colored vehicle or black four door sedan involved in a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a 50-year old man.

First responders were called around 9:30 p.m. Monday to the area of Locust Street and White Oak Road.

Police said a 50-year old man suffered serious injuries, and was taken to Advocate BroMenn Medical Center.

Other details are not available.

Anyone with information about the hit-and-run is asked to call BPD dispatch at 309-820-8888. If you wish to remain anonymous, call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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