Driver records himself striking bicyclist in Detroit, posts video on social media

DETROIT (FOX 2) – A man struck a bicyclist with his car while recording a video on his phone, and then posted the video to Instagram.

Police said they do not believe the incident was an accident.

“I think they have no conscience and don’t care,” said Randall Cousins, a fellow bicyclist.

The victim was struck by the vehicle on Detroit’s east side last Thursday morning, off Edgewood near Isham.

The bicyclist’s shoes were still at the scene on Monday. He was knocked off the bike and out of his shoes. According to police, both of his legs were broken.

The driver then struck another car, not on video, and sped off.

“I’ve seen people hit by a car, but there’s usually some kind of motive,” said Detroit Police Commander John Svec of the seventh precinct. “This one appears to be just for social media.”

Police wondered if this could be one of the …