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PASCO, Franklin County, Wash., Sept. 24, 2026 — A bicyclist was injured Tuesday morning, September 22, when a passenger vehicle struck them near North 4th Avenue and Stearman Avenue in Pasco, according to police radio traffic. The driver reportedly left the scene.
The collision was reported around 8:38 a.m., according to the report. The cyclist, who was the person who reported the crash, told responders that a driver in what was described as a silver or gold, mid-2000s Honda Civic with gray or black rims fled south on North 4th Avenue after the impact.
Pasco Police and Pasco medics responded to the scene. The cyclist was evaluated for a possible broken collarbone, according to the report.
The search for the driver and vehicle remains under investigation. We wish the injured bicyclist a full recovery.
Where Bicycle Crashes With Vehicles Tend to Happen
Bicycle collisions cluster at ordinary intersections more than on open roads. Crossing points where a driver is turning, merging, or pulling out from a side street or driveway create the moments when a cyclist's path and a car's path overlap, and where a driver's attention is often split between other vehicles, pedestrians, and signals.
Wide arterial streets with multiple travel lanes add another layer of risk. Cyclists there may be less visible in a driver's mirrors or blind spots, and higher posted speeds cut down the time either party has to react. Intersections without dedicated bike signals or protected lanes, like many found in mid-size cities, tend to see more of these crashes than corridors with separated bike infrastructure.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedalcyclist fatalities accounted for 2.9 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2023. Morning and evening commute windows, when both bike and car traffic peak at the same crossings, are consistently overrepresented in crash data for this reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a cyclist do immediately after being hit by a car?
Move to safety if possible, call 911, and try to get a description of the vehicle and driver, including plate number if visible. Seek medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor, since some, like fractures or head impacts, aren't obvious right away. Ask police for a copy of the report.
Do cyclists have the same rights to the road as drivers?
In most states, including Washington, cyclists are treated as vehicle operators with the same rights and responsibilities as drivers, including the right to a full lane where no bike lane exists. Local rules can vary slightly on sidewalks and signaling.
Are these crashes more common at intersections than on open roads?
Yes. National crash data consistently shows a larger share of car-bike collisions happen at or near intersections, driven by turning movements and limited visibility, compared with crashes on straight, uninterrupted road segments.
What injuries are most common for cyclists hit by vehicles?
Common injuries include fractures (especially collarbones, wrists, and legs), road rash, and head or neck trauma. Injury severity often depends on vehicle speed and whether the cyclist was wearing a helmet.
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Bicycle Crash in Pasco, WA
If you're involved in a hit-and-run while cycling in Pasco, try to note as many details as possible about the vehicle, color, make, model, and direction of travel, even a partial plate can help investigators. Get checked by a medical provider promptly, since injuries like fractures or soft-tissue damage can worsen without early treatment.
File a report with Pasco Police if one hasn't already been taken, and ask for the case number for your records. If anyone nearby witnessed the crash, their contact information can be valuable to investigators trying to identify the driver.
