SAPD: Truck hits bike, sending rider to hospital; driver fails to stop and render aid

Author: Marcus Risen | www.kens5.com

The bike rider is in critical condition, according to authorities, and the truck in question has not been identified.

SAN ANTONIO — A man is in critical condition after a truck hit his bike without stopping and rendering aid, according to San Antonio police.

At about 10:32 p.m. Friday night, police say a man was trying to cross the street on his bike around the intersection of Historical Highway 90 and San Joaquin Street. A truck then hit the rider while he was trying to cross. Authorities say the truck failed to stop and render aid.

The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Police have not released if they know what the truck looks like or anything about the suspect. The investigation continues.

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Community invited to Children’s Bicycle Safety event

by: Luisa Barrios | www.ktsm.com

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The community is invited to the free Children’s Bike Safety event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Northeast El Paso Sam’s Club parking lot.

The event, which is sponsored by the University Medical Center and Sam’s Club, will kick off with a bike safety class featuring stations and courses taught by certified cycling instructors and injury prevention specialists who will allow children of all ages to learn about the importance of laws and safety when riding bikes, according to a news release sent by the City of El Paso.

The City said a …

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Upcoming Rides

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org

Benbrook to Cresson Labor Day Ride – 8am Start
Mon, September 02, 2024 8:00 AM
Benbrook Ball Fields, 1891 Winscott Rd, Benbrook, TX
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, September 03, 2024 7:30 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, September 03, 2024 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, September 05, 2024 7:30 AM
155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp Thursday Edition 7:30 and 8am
Thu, September 05, 2024 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Toils of Tolar
Sat, September 07, 2024 8:00 AM
Tolar High School, 301 Rock Church Highway, Tolar, TX
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake – Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, September 07, 2024 8:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas

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Francisco Garcia Obituary

www.legacy.com

Francisco “Panchito” Garcia, age 55, of Muleshoe, Texas, died Thursday, August 29, 2024 in Plainview, Texas. He was born November 17, 1968 in San Juan, Texas to Arturo and Irene (Basquez) Garcia. Panchito rode his bicycle for thousands of miles all over Muleshoe. He never met a stranger and loved to talk, sing and laugh. Panchito enjoyed all kinds of Spanish music, especially Los Bukis and Temetarios. One of his favorite things to do was helping his “brother” Beto at the junkyard and washing Beto’s pickup. Panchito had recently been able to travel with family and had even seen Tigres del Norte and Bronco on one of his trips. He was a free spirit and loved taking care of his dog, Rocky. Panchito is now reunited with his sister, Leti and his parents. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Leticia Garcia and Gloria Hilda Navarro. …

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Belleville-Brenham Century Ride. Bellville, Texas

Eduardo Carrillo | strava.com

Brutal…

Pedal with perseverance Austin County, Texas

Nicole Volek | strava.com

So much joy joy joy in my heart Gravel, hills, cloud coverage, chain breaking, pop up bike course and a winery waiting out the rain

All with bike buds!!!

Family ride Fort Bend County, Texas

Per (PJ) Tviberg | strava.com

Chain. Reaction ride/ Longs Creek San Antonio, Texas

Roger Ramon | strava.com

Impromptu 2 Dan Slow Jam Houston, Texas

Dan Phelps | strava.com

I got cramps. And we got quite rained on.

Rainy century, partly with the Domestiques Harris County, Texas

Christoph Klawun | strava.com

Imperial century #17 this year

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