Osceola cyclist injured in hit-and-run

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By Tiffany Griffin

Story Created: Jun 29, 2008 at 8:04 AM EST

Story Updated: Jun 29, 2008 at 8:05 AM EST

ELKHART — A simple evening bike ride turned sour Saturday evening for Jeff Bateman of Osceola.

Bateman, 44, was riding a bicycle on the east side of Ash Road, north of Charla Lane, when a vehicle struck him with the sideview mirror.

Bateman fell to the ground as the vehicle fled the scene, Elkhart County authorities said.

Emergency crews transported Bateman to Saint Joseph Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said they are looking for a black Chevy pickup.

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