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Police: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run on Des Moines street

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July 28th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Police in Des Moines are investigating after a 56-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash. The crash happened early Saturday morning. Witnesses tell police that the bicyclist crossed into an intersection against a red light and was hit by a sport utility vehicle. The bicyclist was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died. He was identified late Saturday afternoon as Darrel Ford, would had lived in Des Moines for about a year, after moving from Texas.

Police say the SUV left the scene, and investigators are asking the public’s help in tracking it down. Police say the vehicle was a newer model, red SUV and will likely have damage to its windshield and front end on the driver’s side.