Bicyclist Struck and Injured in Car Accident on Cook Street [Coachella Valley, CA]

Unidentified Bicyclist Hospitalized in Coachella Valley Car Crash

 
COACHELLA VALLEY, CA (March 25, 2019) – Monday morning, a bicyclist was struck and injured by a minivan on Cook Street.
 
Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Vasquez stated the accident occurred just before 11:00 AM near the intersection of Highway 111 and Cook Street.
 
First responders arrived immediately and transported the victim to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation. The driver stayed on scene and was cooperating with police. Due to the collision, the westbound lanes were closed for a period of time.
 
Drugs and alcohol were not considered factors in the crash following preliminary investigation. No more details surrounding the accident have been disclosed to the public.
 
As a bicyclist always wear your helmet and assure that you are assertive and attentive to the road. Motorists should take extra precautions when driving for other vehicles and cyclists. Abiding by all driving laws can prevent yourself and others being injured in an accident.

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