STORM LAKE, IA (NorthwestIowaNow.com) – A Storm Lake man is facing felony charges following a hit-and-run that injured two bicyclists.
According to the Storm Lake Police Department, the incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 21st, in the 800 block of East 4th Street. Two men, ages 30 and 38, reported being struck from behind by a westbound vehicle while riding their bicycles.
Both men sustained serious injuries to their upper bodies and faces. They were able to leave the scene and later sought treatment at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center.
Authorities launched an investigation after being notified of the incident later that evening. Officers recovered vehicle parts from the scene, interviewed witnesses, and reviewed surveillance footage. They identified a suspect vehicle—a black 2016 GMC Sierra—located in the 100 block of East 12th Street.
The truck was registered to 28-year-old Alexander Pizano Mendez of Storm Lake. Police obtained a search warrant and impounded the vehicle. Pizano Mendez was arrested without incident on Friday, September 26th, in the 1200 block of East 7th Street.
He was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Serious Injuries, a Class D Felony, and booked into the Buena Vista County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
