Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy announced today the arrest of Phillip Prince, 40, of Glenside, following a vehicle-bicycle crash on Sunday, July 12 around 8:30pm in the 2800 block of Meyer Avenue.

The crash left 22-year-old Colin Cassidy with severe head trauma and other injuries, officials said.

According to the report, responding officers found Cassidy unconscious and bleeding from his head. He was transported to Abington Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for significant head trauma.

Prince’s vehicle, a black Jeep Compass, had front-end damage and a cracked windshield.

An investigation found that the Jeep was following a group of four bicyclists, including Cassidy, eastbound on Meyer Avenue.

“Cassidy was riding a BMX-style bicycle and had moved from the riding on the roadway to riding on the sidewalk. Once the Jeep reached the bottom of the hill, the Jeep crossed into the opposing lane of travel onto the sidewalk before striking the rear of the bicycle operated by Cassidy,” officials said. “Due to the impact, Cassidy was thrown approximately 90 to 95 feet. The investigation found that prior to the crash, Prince had gotten out of his Jeep in the area of Garfield Avenue and Jefferson Street and confronted Cassidy, saying he had stolen the BMX-style bicycle.”

Prince was arrested on scene and is charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Homicide by Vehicle, Simple Assault and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. He is awaiting arraignment, at which time bail and a preliminary hearing date will be set, officials said.

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