Motorcyclist leg amputated; driver of hit-and-run Ford Explorer sought

Columbia Police are looking for the driver of a green 1990’s model Ford Explorer involved in a hit-and-run Tuesday night on Truman Street, that resulted in the victim losing a leg.

A witness told investigators that it looked like the green SUV veered into the path of a motorcyclist who was traveling in the opposite direction on the 3000 block of Truman Street, police chief skip Holbrook said in a news release.

The motorcycle and driver were pushed into a brick wall and wrought iron fence. After the collision, the SUV left the scene.

The injury to the motorcyclist required the medical amputation of a leg, Holbrook said.

Columbia police continue to investigate.

If you know anything about this accident, you are asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC, text CRIMES (274637) and mark the beginning of the message with “TIPSC” followed by the tip information, or log onto www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and click on the red “Submit a tip” tab.

This story was originally published April 20, 2016 at 4:30 PM with the headline "Motorcyclist leg amputated; driver of hit-and-run Ford Explorer sought."