VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood was hit by a car while riding his bike on Thursday.
Deputies said he was riding in Port Orange when he was hit at Town West Boulevard and Daylily Street around 4:30 p.m.
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Investigators said the mirror of a red Hyundai hit Chitwood on the back and then left the scene.
Deputies said Chitwood is in good spirits and has minor injuries.
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This is the second time that Chitwood has been hit by a vehicle while cycling in recent years.
Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
THANK YOU ALL for your well wishes, and thank you to everyone who rushed over here to help. Here's an update from the ER where they're taking GREAT care of me. To the hit and run driver- just come forward! pic.twitter.com/oXo1fej7f6
— Mike Chitwood (@SheriffChitwood) March 18, 2021
First, good news: He's OK! @SheriffChitwood was hit on his bike this afternoon in Port Orange. He's being transported with minor injuries but he's in good spirits. Crash occurred around 4:30 at Town West Blvd/Daylily St. Thanks for your well wishes & patience for further info.
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) March 18, 2021
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