NEAR GOBLE, Ore. -- A Seattle man and two other cyclists were injured in a hit-and-run accident while they were participating in the Seattle-to-Portland ride on Sunday, according to Oregon State Police.

Police said a 1999 Jeep Cherokee was driving on Highway 30 when it crossed the fog line and collided into a cyclist around 9:22 a.m. Two other cyclists collided into the fallen man and his bike and were also injured, police said.

Lt. Gregg Hastings said the three were taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. The hit cyclist, 24-year-old Gerald Marvin of Seattle, suffered serious injuries. He is said to be in fair condition.

The other two cyclists were treated for minor injuries. Their names are not known.

Witnesses told police the driver of the Cherokee briefly stopped following the crash, then took off east in a fast rate speed. St. Helens police officers caught up to him about eight miles east of the crash site and detained the driver.

The driver has been identified as Daniel B. Whittlinger, 40, from northeast Portland. He has been arrested on charges of felony hit and run, DUII and parole violation. Police said Whittlinger may face additional charges pending the findings of the investigation.

The 200-mile Seattle to Portland ride is organized by the Cascade Bicycle Club. According to the group's Web site, the ride is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest, with up to 9,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days.