A bicyclist suffered serious injuries after being hit by a SUV in Fairview Township on Wednesday, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

It was reported near the 8000 block of W. Lake Rd. in the westbound lane around 3:35 p.m.

A 47-year-old Lake City woman was driving a Kia Sportage westbound and attempted to pass the bicyclist when the vehicle hit the bicyclist from behind, troopers said.

The 79-year-old Fairview man was thrown from the bicycle and suffered severe injuries to his head, face and body, according to investigators.

The bicycle suffered moderate damage to its rear sprocket, chain and seat, according to state police. The SUV saw cosmetic damage to its passenger-side front bumper, headlight and mirror, troopers said.