A 25-to 35-year old black male riding bicycle was struck early this (Wednesday) morning in Council Bluffs, by a vehicle that left the scene. Bluffs Police says emergency crews responded at around 4-a.m. to the area of S. 13th and 6th Avenue in Council Bluffs, following a report of a man lying on the curb with a bicycle. A preliminary scene investigation indicated the bicycle was struck from behind by a vehicle while it was traveling south. The victim suffered head trauma and was transported to CHI Creighton University Medical Center. Authorities say his identity is currently unknown.

The man was riding a red, black and silver mountain bike and carrying a Star Wars backpack. Anyone with information in reference to this crash is urged to contact the Council Bluffs Police Traffic Unit at (712) 328‐4948 or Crime Stoppers at (712) 328 ‐ STOP (7867).