'We want justice for our father,' son says, as images released of car that struck cyclist in hit and run

The family of a 64-year-old man who was struck down while cycling in Saddle Ridge in northeast Calgary in mid-December is appealing for the public's help to track down the driver who fled the scene, as police release images of the car.

"Simply, we want justice for our father," James, theson of the 64-year-old man who was hit, said in a police news release issued Thursday.

Police did not give his surname or publicly identify the cyclist.

"You'd be the same if it was your father, too.We're asking northeast Calgary to unite with us; please speak up and come clean if you know anything," said James.

His father was struck down atSaddletowne Circle, near the intersection with 80thAvenue N.E., at about2:15 p.m. on Dec. 15 by acar travelling eastbound on 80th Avenue N.E.

The driver did not stop, continuing southbound on Saddletowne Circle, police said.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is still recovering.

"We firmly believe this vehicle is somewhere in our city and that someone knows its whereabouts. We are calling on the public to come forward with any information about the vehicle or the driver involved in this incident," saidCalgary Police Service traffic Sgt. Colin Foster.

The car is believedto be a light-coloured, two-door Honda Accord from the model years1998 to 2002.

The collisionlikely damaged itsgrilland hood, although that may have been repaired by now, police said.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call the policenon-emergency number at 403-266-1234, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.