A Lincoln County man was arrested May 9 after allegedly hitting a cyclist with his vehicle near Rexford.
Brian Norvell, 28, was arrested on felony probation violations after he allegedly ran down 21-year-old Luca Johnson, who was biking on Highway 37, according to Lincoln County Sheriff Roby Bowe.
Johnson suffered a skull fracture and multiple broken bones and had to be airlifted to Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
Bowe said the incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. According to interviews and initial evidence, Norvell had allegedly driven by Johnson at least twice before turning his vehicle and hitting the cyclist from behind. Norvell allegedly stopped the vehicle, took Johnson’s wallet and then drove-off. Norvell then allegedly ditched his vehicle on Highway 37. Law enforcement found Norvell soon after and placed him under arrest.
Bowe said the Montana Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the incident.
Friends and family have been raising money to cover Johnson’s medical bills. For more information, visit www.gofundme.com/23usc5w.