Police Look for Driver in Hit and Run Bicycle Accident in Berlin

By Aisha Khan, WBOC

BERLIN, Md.- Maryland State Police Berlin Barracks along with the Showell Fire Department responded to the intersection of northbound U.S. Route 113 at Jarvis Road for a report of a person struck while riding his bicycle.

Police said the accident happened around 12:06 a.m. on Saturday.

Witnesses described to authorities what they say was a flashing red light that led them to
47-year-old, Phillip Cougill of Showell, Md. lying next to a guard rail.

Police said scrape marks indicate Cougill was riding on the shoulder when he was hit.

He was flown to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for severe injuries.

Police have not found the driver of the car involved.

Anyone with any information is requested to contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101 extension 0.

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