A 22-year-old Fon du Lac woman was struck while riding her bicycle by a hit-and-run reckless driver this Wednesday, according to police.

As she was heading southbound on North Brooke Street around 4:45 p.m, she was struck by an older, heavy-set man, driving a rusty blue car, according to the woman.

“We’re seeing a lot more people riding bikes,” Deputy Chief Kevin Lemke Lemke said. “It is healthier, and when gas prices go up and the economy is down, people ride bikes to save money. Whenever you have a lot of bikes and cars trying for the same real estate, there will be accidents. Unfortunately, the bicyclist is going to lose,” said Lemke.

Lemke said drivers should be more cautious when it comes to cyclists as the summer months begin.

According to the Grant County Sheriff’s department, an Amish buggy was struck by a hit-and-run driver this morning, April 14, around 1:45 a.m.

The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 18 near Mt. Hope. The buggy was struck from behind by a car, whose driver fled the scene.

The 16-year-old driver of the buggy suffered serious neck and head injuries and his 17-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries.

Police report the horse that was pulling the buggy has not been found.

Authorities are asking for public aid in locating the hit-and-run driver.