Bicyclist Struck, Seriously Injured by Vehicle on County Road 203 in Hamilton City
52-Year-Old Woman Severely Injured in Hamilton City Bicycle Accident on County Road 203 near County Road 9
Hamilton City, California (May 2, 2019) – A bicyclist was struck and severely injured by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon north of Hamilton City, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The accident happened at about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 on County Road 203, just south of County Road 9.
As per the CHP report, a 52-year-old woman was riding a bicycle northbound on County Road 203 when a Mercedes by Mario Vega, 29, of Orland, came up behind her traveling at approximately 55 miles per hour.
The Mercedes then veered partially off the roadway onto the gravel shoulder as it approached the bicyclist. For an unknown reason, the Mercedes hit the rear of the bicycle and the rider.
According to the report, the bicyclist was carried a short distance on the front of the Mercedes as Vega steered sharply to the left. As the Mercedes crossed both lanes of traffic, the woman fell off the front of the car in the southbound lane.
The Mercedes continued to travel out of control, went off the road and went down the embankment into a canal.
Vega was not injured and able to get out of the car. He then went to check on the rider.
Major Injury Bicycle Accident on County Road 203 near Hamilton City
The bicyclist was taken to Enloe Medical Center in Chico with major injuries. Her name and condition were not immediately disclosed.
The crash remains under investigation.
Pacific Attorney Group wishes the person injured a quick recovery.
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Bicycle Accidents
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