Clark County man charged in deadly hit-and-run that killed bicyclist

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Clark County man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run collision that killed a bicyclist, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies say 54-year-old Joseph Shrader was taken into custody Tuesday at his home. He is accused of hitting and killing 48-year-old John McQueen, who investigators say was riding his bike home from work.

According to the sheriff’s office, the collision happened Monday on Rockwell Road. Deputies say Shrader briefly stopped after the crash, but then drove off without checking on McQueen’s condition or calling for help.

Shrader is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and operating a moped without a license.