Police: 2 dirt bike riders wanted after 64-year-old man was intentionally struck
The bike rider then rode over the victim a second time, causing substantial injuries, officials say.
BENSALEM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Police in Bucks County are searching for two people connected to an aggravated assault involving dirt bikes that took place Saturday.
Bensalem police say shortly before 8 p.m. on the 1600 block of Neshaminy Valley Drive, a 64-year-old pedestrian was struck by an illegal dirt bike.
During the investigation, police say they discovered that the man was intentionally struck by a dirt bike and knocked to the ground after some type of altercation.
"A 64-year-old man with his son. They got into a verbal altercation with two individuals who were illegally riding dirt bikes through the township," said William McVey, the director of public safety for the Bensalem Police Department. "After the verbal dispute, the operator of the dirt bike decided to rev his engine, turn around and he accelerated towards the victim, running him over."
Police say the victim fell down, banging his head on the concrete. Then they say the suspect on the green and white bike rode over him a second time, causing substantial injuries, including broken ribs.
Police transported the victim to an area hospital where he was listed in serious but stable condition.
Officers described the dirt biker as a male wearing a white helmet, camouflage shirt and pants, and operating a green and white dirt bike.
The other male was wearing a black shirt and blue jeans and was operating a red dirt bike.
Police say illegal dirt bikes are an issue in town.
"We've identified this as a problem throughout the township, but obviously what we saw this past weekend is another level of criminality so we really need the public to help us identify him," said McVey.
Anyone with information about the identity of the rider or the location of the vehicle is asked to submit an anonymous tip or contact Bensalem police at 215-633-3719.
