The Blount County Sheriff's Office said Monday it has found the vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that left a cyclist in critical condition.
The hit-and-run happened around the 300-block of Peterson Lane near Fairview Church around 8 p.m. Friday, authorities said.
The Blount County Sheriff's Office identified the man hurt in the wreck as Christopher Sample, 36. He was flown to UT Medical Center with serious injuries.
Sample remained in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit Monday. He was not wearing a helmet or reflective gear, according to the BCSO. Yet, his bike did have reflectors that most bikes come with. He also had a flashlight on the handlebars, investigators said.
Deputies said Sample was riding his bike on Peterson Lane toward Maryville when a pickup truck hit him and drove off.
Deputies reached out to the community for help finding the vehicle and said they would speak to anyone who thinks they may have seen one that matches its description near Peterson Lane and Old Niles Ferry Road around 8 p.m. Friday.
BCSO provided the above photo to give an idea of what the pickup truck would look like.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Blount County Dispatch at (865) 983-3620.