A truck struck a bicyclist on Jefferson at Lascassas Pike this morning. Reports indicate the truck was a white Nissan pickup truck. The incident happened at about 5:50 this morning. The truck that struck the bike rider fled the scene. The driver of the truck allegedly called the police to tell them he left because he had to be at work at Nissan. No word on any charges being filed at this point. The bicyclist was transported to Middle Tennessee Medical Center. No word on the extent of the riders injuries.