Texas Bicycling Action Thursday – July 25, 2024
Bicyclist riding on sidewalk runs into SUV on South Abe Street
Author: Sandy Rojas | www.myfoxzone.com
The bike rider was taken by ambulance to Shannon Medical Center for treatment. SAN ANGELO, Texas — A bicyclist was injured when he hit an SUV at the intersection of South Abe Street and West Twohig Avenue.
San Angelo Police Department Public Information Officer Kelsey Hernandez said a woman driving a Kia Soul south on Abe Street and the man on the bicycle was headed west on Twohig.
The bicyclist failed to yield the right of way to the SUV while he was riding on the sidewalk and hit the SUV’s rear passenger side. He was taken to Shannon Medical Center for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries.
Hernandez said no citations were issued at the time of her statement.
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