Motorcyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident

Officers with the Lake Charles Police Department responded to a hit-and-run accident involving a motorcycle in the 1300 block of Ryan Street on Saturday, October 7, 2017.  The motorcycle was reportedly heading north on Ryan Street when a car traveling southbound made a left turn in front of him, causing a collision.

The hit-and-run driver reversed the car and fled north on Ryan Street in what was described as a "white Volvo with pink stickers on the rear." The car had a temporary tag in place of the license plate, with a partial 337 or 378 number, according to an LCPD media release. If anyone has information regarding this incident, or has knowledge of the vehicle described, contact Sergeant Billy Creel at 491-1311.

The motorcyclist suffered broken bones and severe lacerations, and was transported to a local hospital.