Two men have been arrested after a suspected intoxicated hit-and-run in Denton, Texas, left a cyclist with life-threatening injuries, police said.
Officers were called to the junction of Teasley Lane and Londonderry Lane at about 11.44pm on Sunday, 25 October, following reports of a collision. They found the male cyclist lying in the road and took him to hospital.
Investigators later found a damaged vehicle matching witnesses’ description in the area, with two men inside.
Two men arrested after Denton hit-and-run
The driver, 23-year-old Delahoya Martine, of Denton, was arrested on suspicion of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury. His bond was set at $17,500.
The passenger, 21-year-old Diego Zepeda, also of Denton, was arrested on suspicion of failing to report a felony when serious bodily injury or death results, as well as non-alcohol public intoxication. His bond was set at $2,500.
Denton police said Zepeda told officers the pair had been travelling to a party when the crash happened. Neither man reported the collision or returned to assist the cyclist, according to investigators.
Both men were being booked into Denton County Jail. The cyclist remained in hospital.
