Injury Crash

Bozeman cyclist flown to Seattle after hit-and-run

Posted: Aug 29, 2012 10:01 PM by Chet Layman - MTN News
Updated: Aug 30, 2012 7:11 AM

BOZEMAN- A 25-year-old man was flown to a Seattle hospital Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a truck while riding his bicycle.

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Brandon Uhl said evidence suggests Kevin Kline was struck from behind while riding his bike south on Cottonwood Road southwest of Bozeman.

Witnesses on the scene following the crash say Kevin Kline suffered head and shoulder injuries. He was listed in critical condition at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital before being taken by Life Flight to Seattle this afternoon. According to a Facebook posting, Kline is Mixed Martial Arts fighter.

MHP is looking for 1987 to 1991 Ford F-Series pickup truck or a full-size Ford Bronco.

Anyone with information is asked to call Montana Highway Patrol at 800-525-5555 or the Bozeman office at 406-587-4525.