Police and medics were dispatched just after 7 p.m. June 25 to the 8800 block of Christygate Lane in Huber Heights. Officers found Schwartz unconscious with visible injuries. A bicycle helmet was nearby and a damaged bicycle was found down the street, according to police.
Schwartz was taken to Miami Valley Hospital, where her organs were harvested for donation, police said.
Officers found the vehicle involved and its driver several houses down from the scene of the crash. The vehicle had damage to its front bumper and hood consistent with hitting a person, according to police. It also reportedly had damage to its undercarriage from dragging a bicycle.
A preliminary investigation indicated the vehicle was headed north on Christygate Lane when it hit Schwartz. The driver then fled.
During an interview with the driver, it was believed the driver suffered a medical incident, according to police. The driver was taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
The crash remains under investigation for possible charges against the driver, police said.
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