Bicyclist struck by vehicle on U.S. 501 bridge, SCHP investigating

South Carolina Highway Patrol authorities are investigating what appears to be a hit-and-run after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning, according to Sgt. Bob Beres with the highway patrol.

The crash occurred at 5:49 a.m. on U.S. 501 on the Intercoastal Waterway bridge, authorities said.

The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with injuries, but the victim’s condition is currently unknown, Beres said.

Highway patrol officials are looking for the vehicle involved, but have not released any other details about the incident.

SCHP are actively investigating and Beres said more information will be released as soon as troopers know more about the crash.

Additional information will be released as soon as it is proved. Please check back for story updates.

This story was originally published August 1, 2015 at 9:12 AM with the headline "Bicyclist struck by vehicle on U.S. 501 bridge, SCHP investigating."