Arizona police officer shoots truck driver who plowed through bike race, injuring at least six

An Arizona police officer shot a truck driver on Saturday after he plowed through a group of 40 to 50 bicyclists, critically injuring at least six.

The brutal accident unfolded during an event at the “Bike the Bluff” race in the city of Show Low. Police said a black Ford F-150 rammed into several bikers in front of the Horn Auto Collision Center, around 7:25 a.m. and then attempted to leave the scene.

Following a brief chase, an officer with the Show Low Police Department shot the fleeing driver behind an Ace Hardware store, police spokeswoman Kristine Sleighter told the Arizona Republic. The suspect, who has not been identified, remained in critical but stable condition Saturday afternoon.

Police did not disclose the details of what led up to the shooting.

Six people have been critically injured after being run over by a truck in Show Low, officials confirmed Saturday morning.

“Our community is shocked at this incident and our hearts and prayers are with the injured and their families at this time,” Sleighter said.

Six victims were taken to the hospital with injuries — four of whom were in critical condition, while two were “critical but stable,” police said. Another two or three “walk-in” victims also arrived at Summit Healthcare and were in also stable condition.

Show Low Police tweeted that the westbound lanes of Highway 60 “in front of Horne Auto Collision Center are closed due to [a] vehicle Vs bicyclist incident, with multiple injuries.

“Please avoid the area to allow first responders to perform their tasks.”