Bicyclist from Delphos injured in hit-skip accident near Ottoville

OTTOVILLE — A bicyclist from Delphos was injured when a vehicle struck him on Monday evening, and authorities want the public’s help in identifying the driver.

At 7:04 p.m. Monday, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a hit-skip motor vehicle accident. Wayne Getz, 57, of Delphos, traveled north on his bicycle on state Route 66, just south of Road R, when an unknown vehicle struck him from behind and continued on, failing to stop.

Ottoville EMS transported Getz to Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has information about the vehicle, please call Sgt. Kevin Siefker at 419-523-3208.