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By Kyle B. Hansen (contact) 
Friday, Oct. 8, 2010 | 11:59 a.m.
Hit-and-run location
A bicyclist was seriously injured this morning when he was hit by a driver who left the scene in northwest Las Vegas.
Metro Police said Hugh Wenglare, 51, of Las Vegas, was riding a silver and blue Mongoose mountain bike at 3:23 a.m. north on Durango Drive near Red Coach Avenue, which is between Craig Road and Lone Mountain Road.
An unknown vehicle, possibly a sport utility vehicle or pickup truck, hit the cyclist from behind, police said.
The vehicle then drove onto the sidewalk, hit a streetlight and returned to the road with the streetlight attached to the vehicle, police said. The streetlight fell from the vehicle and the vehicle left the scene before police arrived.
Wenglare, who wasn't wearing a helmet, was thrown from the bicycle and taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries, police said.
The vehicle is believed to be black or have black trim. Police said it would have noticeable damage to the front and possibly the top from the collision and is missing a chrome side-view mirror from the passenger side of the vehicle. It also may have damage to the passenger side headlight, investigators said.
Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to call Metro’s Accident Investigation Section, 828-3538, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.
Hope they catch the driver. Best wishes to the cyclist.
No doubt the driver was impaired in some manner. Durango Drive is extra wide and has plenty of room for bikes and cars to coexist.
Get well soon Mr. Wengler. Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Gee. Hit a bicyclist and a streetlamp at 3:30am and then drive off like nothing happened. Been drinking much?
you ought to be crazy to ride a bicycle in this town.
As Hughs son, thanks for the prayers and well wishes. and to you BESAFE " " (my mom said if i dont have anything nice to say, to not say anything.)
I would have to say that Hugh having a job and riding his bike to that job that early, as opposed to sitting at home on welfare or unemployment, deserves a WHOLE LOT more respect BESAFE. what if that was your dad? brother? son? you need to learn a little, no ALOT more respect before you comment on "THESE SPANDEX WEARING TWITS"
I wish a speedy recover for your father, greg. And please, when hs is well enough to ride, get him a helmet to keep him at least somewhat safer.
Get better soon Hugh!
With the mirror broken off,wouldn't this unique item be sourced to the make of vechicle we should be looking out for by now?That would help,no?Hang in there Hugh,Best Wishes for the best possible outcome.