A Dunbridge man charged with fatally striking a bicyclist on Saturday on South Main and Pearl streets was allegedly drunk.
James Patrick Lindsay, 54, has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide.
According to the Bowling Green Police Division’s report, a warrant for Lindsay’s blood was obtained after he showed signs of intoxication.
An open container of alcohol was also in his truck, the report said.
Officers responded to the crash at approximately 2:11 p.m.
It was determined that the truck driven by Lindsay left the roadway and struck a pedestrian on a bicycle who was on the sidewalk.
The pedestrian was identified as Michael Szabo, 60, Bowling Green. Szabo was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lindsay was transported to the Wood County jail.
Two other witnesses told police that they saw Lindsay strike the bicyclist and also put the truck in reverse and try to leave the scene, according to the report.
Lindsay’s wife also told officers that he had just been cited for operating a motor vehicle under the influence and open container in a motor vehicle in June in Clyde, according to the report.
Lindsay also reportedly had a suspended license.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol assisted at the scene.
The Bowling Green Fire Division and Wood County coroner also responded.
A witness at the scene was arrested after it was found that he had three outstanding warrants.
Zachary Hayes, 33, Tiffin, was transported by the Wood County Sheriff’s Office to Findlay.
