Arrest made in pickup truck vs. bicycle hit-and-run

(Switzerland County, IN) — A Rising Sun man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run collision last month on State Road 56 in Switzerland County.

19-year-old John Hayes was arrested by Switzerland County Sheriff’s deputies on charges of Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Obstruction of Justice (both Level 6 felonies).

He was taken to the Switzerland County Jail and held on a $600 cash bond, and was released after his bail was posted.

An unidentified man riding a bicycle on State Road 56 was struck by a pickup truck allegedly driven by Hayes on March 12 near the Switzerland /Ohio County line.

The victim is still recovering from his injuries.

The investigation into this is still going on, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Switzerland County Sheriff’s Office at (812) 427-3636.