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San Diego deputies seek help finding Mercedes that struck bicyclist in Encinitas

San Diego deputies seek help finding Mercedes that struck bicyclist in Encinitas
Posted at 12:44 PM, Aug 13, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-13 15:46:29-04

ENCINITAS, Calif. (KGTV)--The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help to identify the person who struck a bicyclist in Encinitas on Friday. 

A 1993-2000 silver or white Mercedes C-series struck a 30-year-old woman who was riding her bicycle southbound on North Coast Highway 101 near Basil Streeta round 10:07 p.m., officials said. 

The victim was riding in the designated bicycle "sharrow" lane when the Mercedes struck her, causing severe head trauma. 

Deputies said the Mercedes has damage to the front grill. 

If you have information on the collision or recognize the vehicle, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 888-580-8477. A $1,000 reward for information is offered if your tip leads to a felony arrest.