Prior Lake Teen Injured In Hit-And-Run: Sheriff Seeks Help

CREDIT RIVER, MN — Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash Sunday evening that left a Prior Lake man injured. Grant Skluzacek, 18, told police he was driving his motorcycle westbound on Scott County Road 21 near Hobby Hills Trail when he was struck from behind by another vehicle.

At about 11 p.m. Sunday the Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a personal injury crash. Skluzacek suffered cuts to his arms and legs. His family took him to Fairview Ridges Hospital.

A piece of the suspect vehicle’s bumper was found wedged underneath Skluzacek's motorcycle (photo above).

Based on this piece of evidence, the suspect's car is believed to be a Honda with dark blue metallic paint. It will have heavy front-end damage near the front passenger side tire according to authorities.

"Luckily grant was wearing a helmet and leathers. He suffered a broken wrist, stitches and alot of road rash," Skluzacek's father wrote on GoFundMe.

"Unfortunately since the driver fled the scene his insurance will not cover all of his medical expenses or missed work. He will be out of work for 6 weeks and his bike is a loss."

“The driver had an obligation to stay at the scene until the authorities arrived,” said Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen in a statement. “Everyone on the road has a responsibility to drive safely and nobody deserves to be abandoned on the side of the road with injuries.”

Allina Ambulance and the Prior Lake Fire Department assisted in responding to the crash. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating this case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (952) 496-8132.

Lead image via GoFundMe

Evidence image via Scott County Sheriff’s Office