Hit-and-Run Crash on Highway 36 Injures Bicyclist [Boulder County, CO]

Boulder County, CO (May 23, 2025) — A 75-year-old cyclist sustained serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash on Highway 36 north of Boulder on Monday morning.

According to the Colorado State Patrol, the crash happened around 11:04 a.m. near Nelson Road. Investigators said the cyclist and a light blue Ford Bronco were both traveling southbound when the SUV reportedly drifted onto the shoulder and struck the rider, causing him to lose control of his bicycle.

Emergency crews transported the victim to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Authorities said the suspect vehicle is believed to be a newer four-door light blue Ford Bronco with a white roof. Troopers noted the SUV likely sustained damage to its front passenger side during the collision.

The driver fled the scene, and investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the Bronco afterward to contact Colorado State Patrol dispatch and reference case number VC260140.

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