Pasadena Man Sustains Critical Injuries in Fair Oaks Avenue Accident [Pasadena, CA]

Pasadena, CA (October 12, 2024) – A 66-year-old Pasadena man was critically injured following a Fair Oaks Avenue accident Thursday morning.

It was about 5:34 a.m. when the man was hit by a Ford truck while riding his bicycle at the intersection with Peoria Street.

As a result, the victim incurred critical head and serious leg injuries. He was rushed by Pasadena Fire Department paramedics to an area hospital.

Moreover, the Ford truck driver, a 59-year-old man from Los Angeles, was not hurt in the collision. The authorities arrested him for driving without a license.

Due to the collision, traffic officers closed North Fair Oaks Avenue between Orange Grove Boulevard and Esther Street for about one hour.

Police officers are asking anyone with information about the Pasadena bicycle crash to call the Pasadena Police at (626) 744-4241. Similarly, tipsters may report anonymously by contacting “Crime Stoppers” at (800) 222-TIPS (8477) via your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile App on Google Play or the Apple App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

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Together, we can reduce the number of traffic collisions like the Fair Oaks Avenue accident and make our roads safer for everyone. Let’s drive with care, stay aware, and take responsibility for our actions.

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