Police Search for Truck that Hit Bicyclist

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By Daren Sukhram

LINN COUNTY - The Linn County Sheriff's Department is searching for a white pick-up truck they believe hit a bicyclist Thursday evening.

It happened on County Home Road near Whittier just before 7:00 p.m..

Deputies found Jospeh Richey, 27, of Marion in the ditch.

Richey, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to St. Luke's Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Although he didn't see the vehicle, witnesses reported seeing a white truck with a utility box in the area at the time.

If you have any information, please contact the Linn County Sheriff's Office at (319) 892-6100.

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