PUYALLUP, Wash. — Law enforcement is searching for a suspect who struck and severely injured a cyclist in Puyallup before fleeing from the scene a little over a week ago.

The driver of a white Mercedes C-Class sedan struck a person who was riding their bicycle along Meridian Avenue at around 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30.

After striking the pedestrian, the car fled the scene.

The victim was carrying a bag at the time that got caught on the Mercedes' right front fender following the impact.

Photos show the car driving off from the scene with the bag still attached:

Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the driver is asked to call law enforcement. People can contact Detective Joshua Sanborn via email joshua.sanborn@wsp.wa.gov or by phone at (253) 538-3176.

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