Bicyclist killed after being hit by two cars on Outer Loop

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man is dead after being hit by multiple cars while riding his bike on the Outer Loop, Louisville Metro Police said.

Police responded to the hit-and-run accident around 11:30 p.m. Friday in the 4300 block of Outer Loop, not far from Preston Highway.

Witnesses told officers the bicyclist was traveling east on Outer Loop when a passenger vehicle hit him from behind. When the bicyclist was getting up, police reported a second car hit him. He died at the scene.

The first vehicle fled the scene. The second vehicle stayed at the scene.

The LMPD Traffic Unit is investigating. Anyone with information regarding this case can call the anonymous tip line at 502-574-LMPD. You can also submit a tip online and remain anonymous.