Police are searching for the suspect involved in a hit-and-run that took place in the west metro area Saturday morning.
The West Hennepin Public Safety Department said a bicyclist was riding eastbound County Road 6 near Copeland Road at around 7:16 a.m. on the right shoulder when he was struck and injured by a passing motorist who fled the scene without stopping.
Officials are asking for the public's help in locating the suspect vehicle.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2007 or older Chevrolet Express or GMC Savanna van, unknown color, officials said.
If you have information of a vehicle matching the description with a missing passenger side mirror please contact WHPS at 763-479-0500.
The 51-year-old bicyclist from Champlin remains hospitalized as of Sunday and is in serious condition.
