Dyer Man Struck By Car While Biking
On Monday, 5-22-23 at approximately 8:57 PM, Schererville Police and Fire were dispatched to the 900 block of Eagle Ridge Dr in regards to a vehicle vs bicycle accident, according to Schererville Police.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a male subject was riding a bicycle southbound on Eagle Ridge Dr when he was hit by a black Ford Fusion that was traveling northbound. The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was cooperative, police said.
The male subject on the bicycle was transported to a local hospital but passed away from his injuries the following day. The Lake County Coroner’s Office has identified the male as Alfredo Munoz, 68 years old from Dyer.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information can contact the Schererville Police Department Detective Bureau at 219-322-5000.