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The truck authorities believe hit a motorcyclist in San Marcos on June 15. The driver left the scene. Photo credit: Courtesy, San Diego Crime Stoppers

Authorities reached out Thursday for help in identifying a motorist who fled following a collision that left a motorcyclist seriously injured in San Marcos two weeks ago.

The victim was headed west on West San Marcos Boulevard when the driver of a pickup truck ran a red light at Grand Avenue and turned in his path shortly before 5:30 a.m. June 15, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Following the collision, the motorist drove off without making any attempt to aid the downed motorcyclist, sheriff’s officials said.

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of major injuries.

Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured images of the truck, a 1995-2000 extended-cab Toyota Tacoma that sustained damage to its passenger-side door in the crash, sheriff’s officials said.

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The damage to the passenger side of the truck authorities are seeking. Photo credit: Courtesy, San Diego Crime Stoppers

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

– City News Service