![[08-09-2024] Elderly Cyclist Hospitalized After Non-Contact Incident with Pickup Truck in Winchester](https://ak1.to//sGPSS.webp)
An elderly cyclist was hospitalized after a non-contact incident with a pickup truck in Winchester, Riverside County, on Friday morning, August 9, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 8:19 a.m. near the intersection of Simpson and Leon roads.
The cyclist, described as a man in his mid-70s, was riding with two others when a white pickup truck traveling alongside them near a construction zone left no space, forcing him to crash. Following the incident, the pickup truck driver allegedly fled the scene.
The injured cyclist was transported to Inland Valley Hospital with a possible collarbone injury. He was wearing a helmet and did not appear to suffer serious head injuries. It is not immediately known if the other two cyclists riding with the victim suffered injuries as well.
No official description of the suspect has been released yet. CHP is still investigating the incident and its contributing factors.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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