Police Seek Hit-Run Driver

East Hampton Town police have asked for the public’s assistance in locating the vehicle that struck a bicyclist on Three Mile Harbor-Hog Creek Road in Springs Saturday night, then sped off without stopping.

The cyclist, Michael Pour of Springs, was thrown from the bike and knocked unconscious. He was taken to Southampton Hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. He had been wearing a bicycle helmet, which police said showed major damage. It may well have saved his life.

Mr. Pour, a local musician, was headed north near Flaggy Hole Road when the northbound car struck him. He could not remember anything about the collision. A caller reported the incident at 9:24 p.m.

According to Capt. Chris Anderson, the car lost its passenger-side mirror in the crash. Police collected material from the scene, and are investigating. Anyone with information about the vehicle or driver is asked to call 631-537-7575. All calls will be kept confidential.