Bicyclist, 80, injured in hit-and-run in Delmar

DELMAR — An 80-year-old bicyclist has been injured in a hit-and-run accident in Delmar, according to a statement from the Bethlehem Police Department.

The accident took place at roughly 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, on Elsmere Avenue in the vicinity of Fernbank Avenue.

“The investigation has shown that a bicyclist was crossing Elsmere Avenue and was struck by a northbound vehicle that subsequently fled the scene,” according to the statement from police.

The bicyclist has been identified as Nelson Harrington, 80, of Delmar. Harrington was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital by Delmar-Bethlehem EMS and Albany County Paramedics.

Harrington was admitted to the hospital with multiple internal injuries, according to the statement.

Police are seeking information on a northbound dark-colored SUV that may have been involved. The driver did not stop the vehicle following the accident, police said.

“The operator of the vehicle fled the scene without stopping, continuing northbound of Elsmere Avenue towards Delmar,” according to the police statement. “Other motorists contacted police to obtain assistance for the injured bicyclist.”

Elsmere Avenue was closed to traffic as police reconstructed the accident Tuesday evening.

Police ask that anyone who was in the area of Elsmere Avenue and Fernbank Avenue at around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, and may have seen either the crash or a vehicle fleeing, call them at 518-439-9973. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Capital Region Crime Stoppers at www.capitalregioncrimestoppers.com.