Santa Barbara, CA (August 29, 2024) A collision between a bicycle and a GMC pickup truck in Santa Barbara left the bicyclist injured. It occurred on Wednesday morning, August 28th, right around 8:00 a.m. The two collided at the intersection of North Ontare Road and State Street, according to reports.
A blue GMC pickup truck approached the intersection of North Ontare Road and State Street in Santa Barbara on Wednesday morning. The truck continued through the intersection, only to hit a bicycle in the 3500 block of State Street. The pickup knocked the rider and the bike over, causing them to go under the front of the pickup.
Police officers arrived at the scene and discovered that the bicyclist was trapped under the pickup truck’s front wheel. Firefighters arrived at the scene and used special tools to free the rider, according to reports. The bicyclist was rushed to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
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The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and was cooperative during the investigation. Officers are still trying to figure out what exactly happened at that Santa Barbara intersection. The bicycle, which sustained major damage, was removed from the scene and officers took statements from witnesses.
Everyone at Accident News Now wishes a full and speedy recovery to the bicyclist injured in this accident in Santa Barbara. Situations like this can be stressful as medical bills grow and you are left with the pain of healing from an accident. If you have been affected by this collision or one like it, call our legal team today!
